The bill amends the Kansas personal and family protection act, focusing on the eligibility requirements for obtaining a concealed carry handgun license. Key changes include a mandate for applicants to surrender their licenses to the attorney general upon suspension or revocation, and the introduction of a transition process from a provisional license to a standard license. It also prohibits the collection of personal information from off-duty law enforcement officers entering buildings while armed and removes the requirement for these officers to wear identifying items. Additionally, the bill updates age restrictions for licenses, outlines training and certification procedures for instructors, and clarifies the license renewal process by eliminating fingerprint requirements.

Furthermore, the bill addresses the carrying of concealed handguns by off-duty and retired law enforcement officers, allowing them to carry in buildings where on-duty officers are authorized, provided they comply with their agency's policies and present identification. It extends this allowance to out-of-state law enforcement officers and retired officers meeting federal requirements. The bill also protects the privacy of off-duty officers by prohibiting the collection of personal information that could reveal their status. It clarifies that the new regulations do not apply to buildings where firearms are prohibited by judicial order or federal law, nor to officers with suspended or revoked licenses, and repeals certain existing statutes related to concealed carry.

Statutes affected:
As introduced: 75-7c04, 75-7c05, 75-7c08, 75-7c07, 75-7c06, 75-7c22