Published on Jan 27, 2019

Bill authorizes regulation of the open carrying of firearms in public meetings

Contact: Candice Bock, Brandon Anderson

HB 1319, sponsored by Rep. Sharon Wylie (D–Vancouver) authorizes cities, towns, counties, and other municipalities to enact laws and ordinances that restrict the open carrying of firearms at any local government public meeting.

 

Dates to remember


HB 1319 is scheduled for a hearing in the House Civil Rights & Judiciary Committee on Friday, February 1 at 10 am.

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