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| Date | State | Bill No. | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 10, 2022 | MI | SB 11 | Limits Emergency Gun Restrictions | Bill Passed - House (58 - 43) |
| March 10, 2022 | NH | HB 1636 | Authorizes Permitless Carriage of Pistols, Revolvers on Certain Off-Highway Vehicles | "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - House (204 - 134) |
| March 10, 2022 | KY | HB 29 | Prohibits Enforcement of Certain Federal Gun Policies | Bill Passed - House (75 - 20) |
| March 10, 2022 | MO | HB 1481 | Establishes New Provisions for School Protection Officers | Bill Passed - House (98 - 17) |
| March 9, 2022 | WY | SF 102 | Prohibits State Enforcement of Federal Regulations on Firearms | Bill Passed - House (43 - 15) |
| March 8, 2022 | IN | HB 1296 | Repeals License Requirement to Carry a Handgun | Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 20) |
| March 8, 2022 | IN | HB 1296 | Repeals License Requirement to Carry a Handgun | Bill Passed - House (69 - 30) |
| March 7, 2022 | WA | HB 1630 | Prohibits Carrying Firearms in Certain Locations | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (57 - 41) |
| March 4, 2022 | WA | SB 5078 | Prohibits Sale of High-Capacity Firearm Magazines | Bill Passed - House (55 - 42) |
| March 3, 2022 | AL | HB 272 | Authorizes Permitless Carry of Handguns | Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 6) |
| March 2, 2022 | OH | SB 215 | Amends Concealed Handgun Licensee Duties | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (24 - 9) |
| March 2, 2022 | OH | SB 215 | Amends Concealed Handgun Licensee Duties | Bill Passed - House (58 - 36) |
| March 1, 2022 | WA | HB 1630 | Prohibits Carrying Firearms in Certain Locations | Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 20) |
| March 1, 2022 | WA | HB 1705 | Prohibits the Sale of Ghost Guns | Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 23) |
| Feb. 28, 2022 | GA | SB 479 | Amends Law Relating to Firearm Possession by Felons | (43 - 9) |
| Feb. 28, 2022 | GA | SB 259 | Amends Firearm Open Carry and Possession Laws | Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 20) |
| Feb. 28, 2022 | GA | SB 319 | Reduces Weapons Restrictions in Certain Public Places | Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 22) |
| Feb. 24, 2022 | GA | HB 218 | Requires the State to Recognize Gun Carry Permits from Other States | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (34 - 20) |
| Feb. 24, 2022 | WY | SF 102 | Prohibits State Enforcement of Federal Regulations on Firearms | Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 8) |
| Feb. 23, 2022 | ID | S 1262 | Expands Firearm Protections During Declared Disaster Emergencies | Bill Passed - House (58 - 9) |
| Feb. 23, 2022 | AZ | HB 2473 | Prohibits Discrimination Against a Firearm Entity | Bill Passed - House (31 - 28) |
| Feb. 22, 2022 | UT | SB 115 | Prohibits Local Jurisdiction of State Firearm Laws | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (20 - 5) |
| Feb. 22, 2022 | AL | HB 272 | Authorizes Permitless Carry of Handguns | Bill Passed - House (65 - 37) |
| Feb. 17, 2022 | UT | SB 115 | Prohibits Local Jurisdiction of State Firearm Laws | Bill Passed - House (58 - 16) |
| Feb. 17, 2022 | AZ | HB 2414 | Repeals Restrictions on Loaded Firearms | Bill Passed - House (31 - 27) |