The House Judiciary Committee on Thursday easily approved the so called "open carry" bill for concealed weapons permit holders. The vote was 14 4 with Democrats John Julien of Miami and Darren Soto of Orlando joining all Republicans in voting for the bill (HB 517), which is sponsored by Rep. Chris Dorworth, R Lake Mary. He says the bill is needed to prevent lawful permit holders from inadvertently violating Florida law.
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