HB 669

Abstract

Carrying concealed handgun with a permit; employeesof any agency of the Commonwealth or political subdivision thereof.Provides that, notwithstanding any other provision of law or anyrule, regulation, or workplace policy to the contrary, an employeeof any agency of the Commonwealth or a political subdivision thereofwith a valid concealed handgun permit may possess or carry a concealedhandgun at his workplace. The bill provides, however, that any agencyof the Commonwealth or a political subdivision thereof may prohibit employees from possessing or carrying a concealed handgun at theirworkplace only if such agency of the Commonwealth or a politicalsubdivision thereof has employed law-enforcement officers or armedsecurity officers to provide protection at such workplace, and suchofficers are stationed within the workplace building during operatinghours.