Bill: HB 2665, 83(R) - 2013

Vote Recommendation

Vote Recommendation Economic Freedom Property Rights Personal Responsibility Limited Government Individual Liberty
Neutral Neutral Neutral Neutral Neutral Neutral

Author(s)

Van Taylor

Bill Caption

Relating to the use of a concealed handgun license as valid proof of personal identification.

Fiscal Notes

No significant fiscal implication is anticipated on the State or local governments.

Bill Analysis

Summary: HB 2665 would require businesses to accept a concealed handgun license as a form of identification similar to a driver's license.

Analysis: A concealed handgun license requires a rigorous process for attainment. The process is administered by the state and is much more rigorous than the process for obtaining other forms of identification such as a driver's license. Because of this, a concealed handgun license actually provides a greater degree of certainty about a person's identity. Common sense suggests this license should be considered a legal form of identification. However, government should not determine what form of identification businesses must accept. We remain neutral on HB 2665.

 


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