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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) |
| Feb. 15, 2022 | WI | AB 495 | Authorizes Licensed Carriage of Firearms on School Grounds | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (20 - 12) |
| Feb. 15, 2022 | VA | HB 509 | Repeals "Red Flag" Gun Law | Bill Passed - House (52 - 47) |
| Feb. 12, 2022 | NM | SB 34 | Establishes Threatening a Mass Shooting as a Criminal Misdemeanor | Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 5) |
| Feb. 11, 2022 | VA | HB 11 | Reduces Penalties for Carrying a Concealed Weapon Without a Permit | Bill Passed - House (53 - 46) |
| Feb. 10, 2022 | AZ | SB 1251 | Defines the Classification of Armed Robbery and Deadly Weapons | Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 1) |
| Feb. 10, 2022 | ID | S 1262 | Expands Firearm Protections During Declared Disaster Emergencies | Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 5) |
| Feb. 10, 2022 | WA | HB 1705 | Prohibits the Sale of Ghost Guns | Bill Passed - House (57 - 39) |
| Feb. 9, 2022 | WA | SB 5078 | Prohibits Sale of High-Capacity Firearm Magazines | Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 20) |
| Feb. 3, 2022 | GA | HB 218 | Requires the State to Recognize Gun Carry Permits from Other States | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (96 - 70) |
| Feb. 3, 2022 | MS | HB 1418 | Establishes Second Amendment Preservation Act | (83 - 35) |
| Jan. 27, 2022 | VT | S 30 | Establishes A Ban On Firearms In Hospitals | Bill Passed - House (97 - 49) |
| Jan. 25, 2022 | PA | HB 979 | Authorizes Gun Owners and Organizations to Challenge Local Guns Laws that are Stricter than State Law | Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 17) |
| Jan. 24, 2022 | IN | SB 19 | Prohibits Pointing, Discharging Firearm at Inspector General Investigator | (39 - 8) |
| Jan. 11, 2022 | IN | HB 1077 | Repeals Certain Gun Regulations | Bill Passed - House (64 - 29) |
| Nov. 17, 2021 | OH | HB 99 | Reduces Training for Armed School Employees | Bill Passed - House (59 - 33) |
| Nov. 17, 2021 | OH | HB 227 | Expands Concealed Carry Laws | Bill Passed - House (60 - 32) |
| Nov. 16, 2021 | PA | SB 565 | Expands Concealed Carry Laws | Bill Passed - House (107 - 92) |
| Nov. 9, 2021 | PA | SB 565 | Expands Concealed Carry Laws | Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 21) |
| Nov. 9, 2021 | PA | SB 448 | Authorizes Municipalities and Counties to be Sued for Gun Ordinances | Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 19) |
| Oct. 20, 2021 | OH | SB 185 | Prohibits Local Governments from Confiscating Firearms During Declared Emergencies | Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 7) |
| Sept. 10, 2021 | CA | SB 715 | Extends Restrictions on Gun Control Loopholes by Requiring Verification on Hunting Licenses | Conference Report Adopted - House (54 - 22) |
| Sept. 10, 2021 | CA | SB 715 | Extends Restrictions on Gun Control Loopholes by Requiring Verification on Hunting Licenses | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (26 - 9) |
| Sept. 9, 2021 | CA | AB 173 | Requires the California DOJ to Supply Information to the California Firearm Violence Research Center | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (59 - 18) |
| Sept. 9, 2021 | CA | AB 173 | Requires the California DOJ to Supply Information to the California Firearm Violence Research Center | Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 9) |
| Aug. 18, 2021 | NC | HB 398 | Repeals Previous State Handgun Buying Requirements | Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 20) |
| July 20, 2021 | LA | SB 118 | Amends Laws Related to Concealed Carrying of Firearms | Veto Override Passed - Senate (23 - 15) |
| June 24, 2021 | DE | SB 7 | Requires Bond and Weapons Seizure for Those Facing Violent Crime Charges | Bill Passed - House (32 - 8) |
| June 15, 2021 | DE | HB 124 | Prohibits Abusive Individuals from Bearing Arms | Bill Passed - Senate (14 - 6) |
| June 10, 2021 | DE | SB 7 | Requires Bond and Weapons Seizure for Those Facing Violent Crime Charges | Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 2) |
| June 9, 2021 | NY | A 6522 | Amends the Definition of "Disguised Gun" | Bill Passed - Senate (47 - 16) |
| June 9, 2021 | WI | AB 293 | Exempts the State from Federal Firearm Laws | Bill Passed - House (61 - 36) |
| June 8, 2021 | NY | S 14A | Prohibits the Sale of Ghost Guns | Bill Passed - House (106 - 43) |
| June 8, 2021 | NY | S 7196 | Authorizes the State to Sue Gun Manufactures for Damages Caused by Guns | Bill Passed - House (94 - 55) |
| June 8, 2021 | NY | S 7196 | Authorizes the State to Sue Gun Manufactures for Damages Caused by Guns | Bill Passed - Senate (43 - 20) |
| June 8, 2021 | PA | HB 979 | Authorizes Gun Owners and Organizations to Challenge Local Guns Laws that are Stricter than State Law | Bill Passed - House (124 - 79) |
| June 8, 2021 | NY | A 6522 | Amends the Definition of "Disguised Gun" | Bill Passed - House (116 - 33) |
| June 3, 2021 | NH | SB 141 | Rescinds the State Police "Gun Line" | "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Adopted - House (197 - 180) |
| June 2, 2021 | NY | S 1048 | Increases Potential Liability for Gun Manufacturers if the Firearm was Harmfully Misused | Bill Passed - Senate (43 - 20) |
| June 2, 2021 | NY | S 14A | Prohibits the Sale of Ghost Guns | Bill Passed - Senate (48 - 15) |
| May 28, 2021 | TX | SB 19 | Prohibits Contracts with Companies That Discriminate Against Gun Industry | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (19 - 12) |
| May 27, 2021 | LA | SB 118 | Amends Laws Related to Concealed Carrying of Firearms | Bill Passed - House (73 - 28) |
| May 26, 2021 | NV | SB 452 | Prohibits Guns in Casinos | Bill Passed - Senate (11 - 10) |
| May 24, 2021 | TX | HB 1927 | Authorizes Permitless Handgun Carry to Adults 21 and Older | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (17 - 13) |
| May 24, 2021 | TX | SB 20 | Requires Hotels to Permit Guests to Carry Firearms to Private Rooms | Bill Passed - House (81 - 62) |
| May 24, 2021 | TX | HB 2622 | Prohibits the Enforcement of New Federal Gun Laws | Bill Passed - Senate (17 - 13) |
| May 23, 2021 | TX | HB 1927 | Authorizes Permitless Handgun Carry to Adults 21 and Older | Conference Report Adopted - House (82 - 62) |
| May 21, 2021 | NV | AB 286 | Prohibits Production and Sale of Ghost Guns | Bill Passed - Senate (12 - 9) |
| May 20, 2021 | NV | SB 6 | Authorizes Seizure of Firearms from "High-Risk" Individuals | Bill Passed - House (29 - 11) |
| May 20, 2021 | DE | HB 125 | Amends Various Firearm Regulations and Outlaws Ghost Guns | Bill Passed - House (23 - 18) |
| May 13, 2021 | TX | SB 19 | Prohibits Contracts with Companies That Discriminate Against Gun Industry | Bill Passed - House (86 - 60) |
| May 12, 2021 | IL | HB 1092 | Establishes Restraining Orders for Firearms | Bill Passed - House (69 - 43) |
| May 6, 2021 | SC | H 3094 | Authorizes Individuals with Concealed Carry Permits to Open Carry Firearms | Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 16) |
| May 5, 2021 | NC | HB 398 | Repeals Previous State Handgun Buying Requirements | Bill Passed - House (69 - 48) |
| May 3, 2021 | TN | SB 1335 | Classifies Tennessee as a "Second Amendment Sanctuary State" | Bill Passed - House (75 - 13) |
| April 30, 2021 | TX | HB 2622 | Prohibits the Enforcement of New Federal Gun Laws | Bill Passed - House (83 - 45) |
| April 29, 2021 | OR | SB 554 | Authorizes Local Governments and School Districts to Prohibit Guns on Capital and State Property | Bill Passed - House (34 - 24) |
| April 26, 2021 | AR | SB 298 | Classifies Federal Gun Restrictions as Invalid | Veto Override Passed - Senate (21 - 12) |
| April 26, 2021 | MT | HB 504 | Prohibits Peace Officers from Curtailing the Possession of Firearms | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (70 - 28) |
| April 26, 2021 | AR | SB 573 | Authorizes Concealed Carry in Government Buildings, Parks and Property | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (28 - 6) |
| April 21, 2021 | AR | SB 573 | Authorizes Concealed Carry in Government Buildings, Parks and Property | Bill Passed - House (78 - 16) |
| April 20, 2021 | ID | S 1205 | Prohibits Cooperating with Enforcement of Federal Gun Laws | Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 7) |
| April 20, 2021 | NV | AB 286 | Prohibits Production and Sale of Ghost Guns | Bill Passed - House (26 - 16) |
| April 19, 2021 | ND | HB 1383 | Prohibits State Enforcement of Federal Regulations on Firearms | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (40 - 7) |
| April 19, 2021 | ND | HB 1383 | Prohibits State Enforcement of Federal Regulations on Firearms | Conference Report Adopted - House (80 - 12) |
| April 19, 2021 | NV | SB 6 | Authorizes Seizure of Firearms from "High-Risk" Individuals | Bill Passed - Senate (16 - 5) |
| April 15, 2021 | MT | HB 504 | Prohibits Peace Officers from Curtailing the Possession of Firearms | Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 17) |
| April 15, 2021 | AL | SB 358 | Prohibits State and Local Governments from Enforcing Any Federal Firearms Act | Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 5) |
| April 14, 2021 | TX | SB 20 | Requires Hotels to Permit Guests to Carry Firearms to Private Rooms | Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 13) |
| April 12, 2021 | MT | SB 283 | Specifies Response to Guns in Schools | Bill Passed - House (87 - 13) |
| April 8, 2021 | KS | HB 2089 | Restructures Firearm Safety Education Training Programs for School Districts | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (79 - 44) |
| April 8, 2021 | KS | HB 2089 | Restructures Firearm Safety Education Training Programs for School Districts | Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 7) |
| April 8, 2021 | ND | HB 1498 | Expands "Stand Your Ground" Laws | Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 10) |
| April 7, 2021 | NH | HB 195 | Exempts Display of a Firearm from the Definition of "Reckless Conduct" | "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - House (198 - 169) |
| April 7, 2021 | NH | CACR 8 | Prohibits Restrictions on the Right to Own, Carry, or Use Firearms | Amendment Rejected - House (201 - 174) |
| April 7, 2021 | SC | H 3096 | Authorizes the Permitless Carry of Firearms | Bill Passed - House (69 - 47) |