The bill H.97 aims to enhance the regulation of firearms and deadly weapons in educational settings by prohibiting their possession in schools, on school property, and at childcare centers, with specific exceptions. The proposed legislation allows for exceptions for law enforcement officers, as well as for individuals who have received approval from the school board, superintendent, or principal. Additionally, it permits possession of firearms or deadly weapons by individuals at childcare facilities located in their residences.

Key amendments to existing law include the expansion of the definition of "school property" to encompass all school-owned properties, including motor vehicles, and the repeal of previous provisions that penalized possession of weapons with the intent to injure another person. The bill also clarifies definitions related to dangerous or deadly weapons, firearms, and law enforcement officers, ensuring consistency with existing legal definitions. The act is set to take effect upon passage.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 13-4004