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HB 1793

prohibiting public colleges and universities from regulating the possession or carrying of certain weapons on campus and establishing a committee to study the feasibility of allowing guns on campuses of public institutions of higher education.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Michael Granger and 7 co-sponsors

HB 1793: Prohibiting Campus Firearm Regulations OverviewBill Number: HB 1793 Title: Prohibiting public colleges and universities from regulating the possession or carrying of fire

Sen. Gannon Refused to Accede to House Request for Committee of Conference, MA, VV; 05/21/2026; SJ 13
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Bill Summary · HB 1793

HB 1793: Prohibiting Campus Firearm Regulations

Overview

Bill Number: HB 1793
Title: Prohibiting public colleges and universities from regulating the possession or carrying of firearms and non-lethal weapons on campus.
Status: To Be Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety HJ 1
Introduced: January 08, 2025

Purpose and Intent

The primary intent of HB 1793 is to prohibit public colleges and universities from enacting or enforcing any policies, rules, or regulations that restrict the possession or carrying of firearms and non-lethal weapons on their campuses. The bill's supporters argue that law-abiding citizens should have the right to self-defense and that campus carry policies enhance public safety.

Key Provisions

  • Prohibits public institutions of higher education from regulating the possession, carrying, or transportation of firearms or non-lethal weapons on campus property
  • Invalidates any existing campus policies or codes of conduct that restrict the carrying of firearms or non-lethal weapons
  • Allows individuals with valid concealed carry permits to possess and carry firearms on public college and university campuses

Affected Parties and Impacts

  • Public college and university students, faculty, staff, and visitors would be allowed to carry firearms and non-lethal weapons on campus, potentially impacting campus safety and security
  • Campus law enforcement and security personnel may need to adjust procedures and training to account for increased presence of firearms
  • Institutions may face challenges in balancing public safety concerns with the bill's requirements, potentially leading to legal disputes

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

HB 1793 is currently in the pre-filing stage and is expected to be formally introduced and referred to the Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee on January 7, 2026. If passed by the legislature and signed into law, the bill would take effect immediately, requiring public colleges and universities to promptly remove any existing restrictions on campus carry.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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