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LEOSA Reform Act
12/15/2023, 4:07 PM
Summary of Bill S 1462
The LEOSA Reform Act seeks to expand the rights of law enforcement officers by allowing them to carry concealed firearms in more locations, including on school grounds and in federal facilities. The bill also aims to streamline the process for obtaining LEOSA credentials and ensure that officers are properly trained in the use of firearms.
Additionally, the LEOSA Reform Act includes provisions to address issues related to mental health and domestic violence among law enforcement officers. The bill would require agencies to provide mental health services to officers and establish a reporting system for officers who have been involved in domestic violence incidents. Overall, the LEOSA Reform Act is designed to enhance the safety and well-being of law enforcement officers while also ensuring that they have the necessary tools to protect themselves and others in the line of duty. The bill is currently under review in Congress and has garnered bipartisan support for its efforts to improve the LEOSA program.
Congressional Summary of S 1462
LEOSA Reform Act
This bill broadens the authority for certain individuals to carry concealed firearms in school zones and across state lines.
Specifically, the bill exempts the following categories of individuals from the federal prohibition on possessing (or discharging) a firearm in a school zone:
- certain active and retired law enforcement officers who are authorized to carry concealed firearms under federal law, and
- individuals who are allowed to carry concealed firearms under the law of a state.
Additionally, the bill allows qualified active and retired law enforcement officers to carry concealed firearms and ammunition (including magazines) in national parks; on state, local, or private property that is open to the public; and in certain federal facilities that are open to the public.
Finally, the bill permits states to reduce the frequency with which retired law enforcement officers must meet certain qualification standards.




