The bill amends existing laws to enhance the safety of individuals in certain professions related to the judicial system, specifically by allowing members of the general assembly, judicial officers, and various attorneys to obtain permits to carry weapons. It introduces new provisions that define criminal offenses related to threatening these officials and the malicious sharing of their personal information. The bill establishes penalties for such offenses, categorizing threats against public officials as harassment and defining the parameters for carrying weapons in courtrooms.

Key amendments include the addition of specific roles eligible for weapon permits, such as members of the general assembly and judicial officers, and the requirement for these individuals to carry weapons in a concealed manner while inside courtrooms. The bill also outlines the definitions of immediate family members and judicial officers, and it specifies the consequences for threatening or sharing personal information about these officials. Violations of the new provisions can result in serious misdemeanors or class C felonies, depending on the nature of the offense.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 724.6
Reprinted: 724.6, 708.7