The Florida Senate on Thursday approved a bill that allows the carrying of concealed weapons without the need for a license.
The Senate approved the bill by a vote of 27 to 13. The bill, which will be sent to Governor Ron DeSantis, will allow anyone who can legally obtain a firearm to carry it without obtaining a license. This means that no training or background checks will be required to carry a concealed weapon in public.
Bill HB 543, to allow anyone to carry concealed weapons without needing a license or permit or training to learn how to use them, was approved a week ago with 76 votes for and 32 against by the Republican-majority state House of Representatives. , during a legislative session.
The Senate must now discuss and vote on a bill that would restrict abortions after six weeks of pregnancy.