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SB 176

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Shooting ranges.
About This Bill
Latest Action · Mar 5, 2026
Signed by the Governor
Session
2026
Introduced
Jan 5, 2026
Primary Sponsor
James Tomes· author

Summary

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Provides that the maintenance, repair, renovation, modernization, or expansion of buildings, structures, or facilities used in connection with a shooting range, including improvements to safety, security accessibility, or environmental controls, is a continuation of a permitted use and may not be treated by a local unit of government as: (1) an expansion of a nonconforming use; or (2) a basis to deny, delay, or condition approval of any permit that is otherwise required under applicable building codes or safety regulations. Provides that if an area is zoned for commercial use, a retail sporting goods store is a permitted use on each lot or parcel. Provides that if a property is zoned for commercial, industrial, or agricultural use, an indoor shooting range is permitted on any lot or parcel if certain conditions are satisfied.

Subjects

BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONS AND ASSOCIATIONS; Charitable Organizations and NonprofitsCITIES AND TOWNS; GenerallyCOUNTY GOVERNMENTFIREARMS AND WEAPONSLOCAL GOVERNMENT; GenerallyZONING AND PLANNING

Co-sponsors (15)

James Buck · author
Michael Young · author
Michael Crider · coauthor
Randy Maxwell · coauthor
Gary Byrne · coauthor
Tyler Johnson · coauthor
Mike Bohacek · coauthor
Liz Brown · coauthor
Blake Doriot · coauthor
Eric Koch · coauthor
Aaron Freeman · coauthor
Ben Smaltz · sponsor
Jim Pressel · cosponsor
Matt Commons · cosponsor
Jim Lucas · cosponsor

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