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| Date | State | Bill No. | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb. 6, 2023 | UT | HB 107 | Repeals Fees for Conceal Carry Permits for School Employees | Bill Passed - House (57 - 12) |
| Feb. 2, 2023 | VA | HB 2467 | Requires Photo ID for the Purpose of Purchasing a Firearm | Bill Passed - House (73 - 27) |
| Jan. 24, 2023 | WV | SB 10 | Authorizes College Campus Concealed-Carry | Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 4) |
| Jan. 18, 2023 | AR | HB 1018 | Authorizes Bomb Squads to Carry Weapons and Make Arrests | Bill Passed - House (71 - 9) |
| Jan. 10, 2023 | IL | HB 5471 | Prohibits the Sale, Manufacture, Delivery and Purchase of Assault Weapons Across the State | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (68 - 41) |
| Jan. 9, 2023 | IL | HB 5471 | Prohibits the Sale, Manufacture, Delivery and Purchase of Assault Weapons Across the State | Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 20) |
| Jan. 6, 2023 | IL | SB 2226 | Prohibits the Sale, Manufacture, Delivery, and Purchase of Assault Weapons in the State | Bill Passed - House (64 - 43) |
| Dec. 19, 2022 | NJ | A 4769 | Establishes Gun Free Zones | Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 16) |
| Dec. 14, 2022 | OH | SB 16 | Amends Various Criminal Justice Reforms | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (58 - 20) |
| Dec. 1, 2022 | OH | SB 185 | Prohibits Local Governments from Confiscating Firearms During Declared Emergencies | Bill Passed - House (57 - 22) |
| Nov. 21, 2022 | NJ | A 4769 | Establishes Gun Free Zones | Bill Passed - House (43 - 29) |
| Sept. 28, 2022 | MI | HB 6354 | Amends Law in Regard to Hunting | Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 10) |
| Sept. 21, 2022 | MI | HB 6354 | Amends Law in Regard to Hunting | (73 - 33) |
| Aug. 16, 2022 | CA | SB 1384 | Requires Firearm Dealers to Use Video Surveillance Systems | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (26 - 9) |
| Aug. 11, 2022 | CA | SB 1384 | Requires Firearm Dealers to Use Video Surveillance Systems | Bill Passed - House (53 - 19) |
| July 29, 2022 | National | HR 1808 | Assault Weapons Ban of 2022 | Bill Passed - House (217 - 213) |
| July 13, 2022 | National | HR 6538 | Active Shooter Alert Act of 2022 | Bill Passed - House (260 - 169) |
| July 1, 2022 | NY | S 51001 | Requires Social Media Account Disclosure for Individuals Applying for a Handgun License | Bill Passed - House (90 - 52) |
| July 1, 2022 | NY | S 51001 | Requires Social Media Account Disclosure for Individuals Applying for a Handgun License | Bill Passed - Senate (43 - 20) |
| June 30, 2022 | CA | AB 2571 | Prohibits Marketing of Firearms to Minors; Authorizes Lawsuits | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (57 - 15) |
| June 30, 2022 | NC | HB 49 | Repeals Concealed Carry Firearms Safety Training Requirement in Some Cases | Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 20) |
| June 30, 2022 | MI | HB 4698 | Prohibits Making False Threats of Mass Shootings | Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 7) |
| June 29, 2022 | CA | AB 311 | Prohibits the Sale of Firearms in Certain Areas | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (56 - 18) |
| June 29, 2022 | CA | AB 1621 | Limits the Manufacture of Ghost Guns | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (62 - 14) |
| June 29, 2022 | CA | AB 2551 | Establishes Procedures to Notify Law Enforcement About Firearm Violations | Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 0) |