SB 176: Shooting ranges.

Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

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.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 16

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

1. March 5, 2026Signed by the Governor
2. March 5, 2026Public Law 117
3. February 27, 2026Signed by the President of the Senate
4. February 27, 2026Signed by the President Pro Tempore
5. February 27, 2026Rules Suspended. Conference Committee Report 1: adopted by the House; Roll Call 403: yeas 67, nays 25
6. February 27, 2026Signed by the Speaker
7. February 27, 2026Rules Suspended. Conference Committee Report 1: adopted by the Senate; Roll Call 309: yeas 42, nays 8
8. February 26, 2026CCR # 1 filed in the House
9. February 26, 2026CCR # 1 filed in the Senate
10. February 26, 2026Senator Freeman added as coauthor
11. February 25, 2026Senator Doriot removed as conferee
12. February 25, 2026Senator Taylor G removed as conferee

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