An Act relative to lawful right to carry
Sponsored By: Kenneth P. Sweezey (Republican), Paul K. Frost (Republican)
In Committee
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Bill Overview
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
Kenneth P. Sweezey
Republican • House
Paul K. Frost
Republican • House
Cosponsors
Jr. Donald R. Berthiaume
Republican • House
Joseph D. McKenna
Republican • House
Kelly W. Pease
Republican • House
Norman J. Orrall
Republican • House
Steven George Xiarhos
Republican • House
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
Actions Timeline
Accompanied a study order, see H5322 (under House Rule 27)
4/23/2026HouseHearing rescheduled to 10/31/2025 from 11:30 AM-05:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium and Virtual<br> <span style="color: blue; font-style: italic;">Hearing updated to New End Time</span>
10/31/2025legislatureHearing rescheduled to 10/31/2025 from 11:30 AM-05:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium and Virtual<br> <span style="color: blue; font-style: italic;">Hearing updated to include Virtual</span>
10/27/2025legislatureHearing rescheduled to 10/31/2025 from 11:30 AM-05:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium and Virtual<br> <span style="color: blue; font-style: italic;">Hearing updated to include Virtual</span>
10/22/2025legislatureHearing scheduled for 10/31/2025 from 11:30 AM-05:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium
10/16/2025legislatureSenate concurred
2/27/2025SenateReferred to the committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security
2/27/2025HouseReported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order
House
Bill Text
As Filed
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