Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
The bill creates a federal concealed-carry reciprocity provision (new 18 U.S.C. 926D). It allows individuals not federally prohibited from possessing firearms who carry photo ID and a valid permit—or who may carry in their home State without a permit—to carry a concealed handgun in other States that either allow resident permits or do not prohibit resident concealed carry.
Progressives emphasize erosion of State safety controls; conservatives emphasize expanded travel rights
Relative to its intended legislative type, this bill is a straightforward substantive statutory change that establishes federal concealed-carry reciprocity by adding a new section to title 18.
The bill creates a federal concealed-carry reciprocity provision (new 18 U.S.C. 926D).
It allows individuals not federally prohibited from possessing firearms who carry photo ID and a valid permit—or who may carry in their home State without a permit—to carry a concealed handgun in other States that either allow resident permits or do not prohibit resident concealed carry.
Carrying is subject to the same conditions and limitations that apply to resident permit holders, but visiting carriers cannot be subject to individualized restrictions when a State permits such restrictions.
Low fiscal burden but high ideological salience and federalism clash reduce chances; Senate procedural hurdles are the main barrier.
Relative to its intended legislative type, this bill is a straightforward substantive statutory change that establishes federal concealed-carry reciprocity by adding a new section to title 18. It clearly states its primary legal effect and provides basic structural elements (clause placement, effective date, severability).
Progressives emphasize erosion of State safety controls; conservatives emphasize expanded travel rights
These are examples from the analysis, not a ranked list of the most-affected groups.
Progressives emphasize erosion of State safety controls; conservatives emphasize expanded travel rights
Likely strongly opposed.
The bill would override many State restrictions and could weaken State-level safety controls, particularly through the clause granting visitors 'unrestricted' permit parity.
It raises public-safety and federalism concerns and will likely be seen as expanding gun rights nationwide.
Mixed to cautious.
The centrist view recognizes travel and legal clarity benefits but worries about federalism, enforcement, and public-safety tradeoffs.
Key questions include how clause (c) interacts with State-imposed individualized restrictions, and whether training or background standards are preserved.
Likely strongly supportive.
The bill is seen as protecting Second Amendment rights across State lines and removing barriers for law-abiding, licensed carriers who travel.
It affirms that lawful carriers are not constrained by differing State rules when visiting permissive States.
Reached or meaningfully advanced
Reached or meaningfully advanced
Still ahead
Still ahead
Still ahead
Low fiscal burden but high ideological salience and federalism clash reduce chances; Senate procedural hurdles are the main barrier.
The bill has not accumulated any surfaced votes yet.
Progressives emphasize erosion of State safety controls; conservatives emphasize expanded travel rights
Low fiscal burden but high ideological salience and federalism clash reduce chances; Senate procedural hurdles are the main barrier.
Relative to its intended legislative type, this bill is a straightforward substantive statutory change that establishes federal concealed-carry reciprocity by adding a new section to title 18. It clearly states its prim…
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