How HB 1509 changes current law

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The bill revises eligibility requirements for certain licensees to carry firearms in the performance of their duties.

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  are permitted to bear a firearm, and any such licensee who bears a firearm shall also have a Class "G" license. → are permitted to bear a firearm.

  This change simplifies the requirement for Class 'C', 'CC', 'D', 'M', 'MA', and 'MB' licensees to bear firearms.

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  who has a license to carry concealed firearms issued pursuant to s. 790.06. → who has a license to carry concealed firearms issued pursuant to s. 790.06 or who meets the requirements of subparagraph (2)(b)2.

  This change allows more flexibility for Class 'C' licensees to carry firearms.

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  who, before such separation, served as a law enforcement officer for at least 10 years; and who maintains her or his annual firearms proficiency qualification pursuant to the federal Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act, may bear a firearm in the performance of her or his duties. → who has separated from service in good standing; who served as a law enforcement officer for at least 10 years; and who maintains firearms proficiency qualifications, may bear a firearm in the performance of her or his duties.

  This change emphasizes the requirement of good standing for retired law enforcement officers carrying firearms.

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  may carry, in the performance of her or his duties, a concealed firearm. → may carry a concealed firearm in the performance of her or his duties.

  This change reiterates the carrying of concealed firearms by certain licensees.

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  who are performing limited, special assignment duties may carry their authorized firearm concealed in the conduct of such duties. → and who are performing limited, special assignment duties may carry their authorized firearm concealed.

  This change clarifies that Class 'D' licensees can carry their firearm concealed during specific duties.

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  who are performing bodyguard or executive protection services may carry their authorized firearm concealed while in nonuniform as needed in the conduct of such services. → and who are performing bodyguard or executive protection services may carry their authorized firearm concealed as needed.

  This change simplifies the conditions under which Class 'D' licensees can carry firearms while providing protection services.