The bill amends the Kansas personal and family protection act to update 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. The bill 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, it outlines the application procedures for a concealed carry license, including the completion of a handgun safety and training course, and specifies conditions for license denial or revocation.

Furthermore, the bill establishes that the attorney general must issue a standard license to provisional license holders upon reaching the age of 21 and sets guidelines for the renewal process, which does not require fingerprints. It stipulates that licenses cannot be renewed if the renewal application is submitted six months or more after expiration, leading to a permanent expiration of the license. Individuals with a permanently expired license may reapply but must undergo a background investigation, including fingerprint submission. The bill also modifies regulations for off-duty law enforcement officers, allowing them to carry concealed handguns in certain buildings and clarifying that their personal information cannot be requested or recorded by building authorities.

Statutes affected:
As introduced: 75-7c04, 75-7c05, 75-7c08, 75-7c07, 75-7c06, 75-7c22
{As Amended by House Committee of the Whole}: 75-7c04, 75-7c05, 75-7c08, 75-7c07, 75-7c06, 75-7c22
As Amended by Senate Committee: 75-7c04, 75-7c05, 75-7c08, 75-7c07, 75-7c06, 75-7c22
Enrolled: 75-7c04, 75-7c05, 75-7c08, 75-7c07, 75-7c06, 75-7c22