Closure of shooting ranges during a state of emergency prohibited.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Dawn Gillman

HF 1421 prevents closure of shooting ranges during a declared state of emergency, ensuring continued access for shooting range users and operators and guiding government action.

Introduction and first reading, referred to State Government Finance and Policy

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HF 1421 — Closure of shooting ranges during a state of emergency prohibited

Summary prepared for readers seeking a clear understanding of the bill’s intent, provisions, and potential impact.

Basic information

Bill number: HF 1421

Title / Purpose (inference from title): Prohibits the closure of shooting ranges during a declared state of emergency.

Status: Introduction and first reading; referred to the Committee on State Government Finance and Policy.

Introduced: February 24, 2025

Subject areas: business, Firearms and Dangerous Weapons, Governmental Operations-State

Classification: bill

Related bill (companion): SF 1874

Purpose and intent

The bill, as indicated by its title, aims to ensure that shooting ranges remain accessible during a state of emergency. The exact scope, definitions, and any potential exceptions would be specified in the full text of HF 1421. This summary reflects only the information available from the bill’s title and introductory metadata.

Key provisions (based on the title)

Prohibition on closing shooting ranges during a declared state of emergency.

The bill would impose some form of requirement or limitation on the ability of government authorities to shutter ranges when emergency conditions exist.

Details such as which shooting ranges are covered (public, private, or government-operated), enforcement mechanisms, and any exceptions or exemptions would be contained in the bill’s full text.

Note: The precise legal mechanisms, definitions (e.g., what constitutes a “closure,” what counts as a “state of emergency”), and potential carve-outs are not provided in the information available here. The full bill language will determine the exact scope and implications.

Affected parties and impacts

Governmental entities: State agencies and possibly local jurisdictions that operate or license shooting ranges.

Shooting range operators and users: Individuals who use shooting ranges and operators who manage ranges could be affected by restrictions on closures.

Policy alignment: The bill intersects with Firearms and Dangerous Weapons and governmental operations at the state level, potentially influencing public safety, recreation, training access, and emergency management policies.

Procedural and timeline aspects

Introduced and assigned to a committee on February 24, 2025 (first reading).

Referred to the State Government Finance and Policy committee for consideration.

As a companion to SF 1874, developments in the Senate may mirror or influence the House’s proceeding.

Next steps

Monitor HF 1421 for the full text to confirm definitions, scope, and any exceptions.

Track committee hearings, potential amendments, and floor votes.

Review the companion SF 1874 for parallel provisions and potential differences.

If you’d like, I can update this summary with the exact text and any amendments once the bill’s full language is available.