This bill amends section 790.06 of the Florida Statutes to revise the regulations surrounding the carrying of concealed weapons and firearms in courthouses. Specifically, it allows judges and magistrates to carry concealed weapons and firearms into any courthouse within the circuit where they serve. The bill clarifies that while individuals are generally prohibited from carrying concealed weapons into courthouses, this restriction does not apply to judges and magistrates in their official capacity.

The legal language changes include the insertion of provisions that explicitly permit judges and magistrates to carry concealed weapons in courthouses, while also modifying existing language to ensure that judges retain the authority to determine who may carry concealed weapons in their courtrooms. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
S 548 Filed: 790.06