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Died SENATE · SESSION 2026

No. SB 954

Preemption of Firearms and Ammunition
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SPONSOR
Polsky
FILED BY
Tina Scott Polsky — District 30, Democrat [search donations]
EFFECTIVE
7/1/2026
DIED IN
Judiciary

Filed under Criminal Justice.

PROVIDED SUMMARY

Preemption of Firearms and Ammunition; Repealing a provision relating to the preemption of the field of regulation of firearms and ammunition to the Legislature, to the exclusion of local jurisdictions, etc.

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Plain English Summary

AI-GENERATED
Repeals the state law that preempts local gun regulations.

The bill repeals Section 790.33, which currently prevents local governments from regulating firearms and ammunition.

This repeal allows cities and counties to enact their own local gun laws, such as storage or carry restrictions.

The bill also removes a cross-reference to the repealed statute from Section 790.251.

These changes take effect on July 1, 2026, shifting regulatory authority from the state to local jurisdictions.

KEY PROVISIONS
§ 1 Repeal of Local Firearms Regulation Preemption majors. 790.33

AIRemoves the statutory bar preventing local governments from regulating firearms and ammunition.

“Section 790.33, Florida Statutes, is repealed.” bill text, line 12 →
§ 2 Removal of Cross-Reference in Employer Immunity Provision moderates. 790.251

AIDeletes the reference to the repealed preemption statute from the employer immunity clause.

“including those already prohibited from regulating firearms under s. 790.33” bill text, line 68 →
TIMELINE
3/13/2026
Died in Judiciary
1/13/2026
Introduced
1/5/2026
Referred to Judiciary; Community Affairs; Rules
12/17/2025
Filed
STATUTES IT CHANGES
s. 790.33
+6 / −0
s. 790.251
+0 / −11