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In plain English

This ordinance prohibits armed guards in San Francisco from drawing or showing their firearms, except when they are in a holster, while protecting property. It aims to enhance safety and reduce the potential for violence in public spaces.

Ordinance amending the Police Code to prohibit armed guards from drawing or exhibiting firearms, other than a holster, to protect property.

Public Safety
Introduced: Jun 6, 2023
Final action: Nov 3, 2023
Sponsors: Connie Chan, Shamann Walton
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How it got here

Document trail
Leg Ver1
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Leg Dig Ver1
Official legislation text
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Referral FYI 061523
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Comment Ltrs
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Comm Pkt 091423
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Comm Pkt 091823
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Comm Pkt 092823
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Board Pkt 101723
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Board Pkt 102423
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Leg Final
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How they voted

FINALLY PASSED
Board of Supervisors · Oct 24, 2023Pass
5-0
Connie Chan
Connie Chan
D1
AYEMatt Dorsey
Matt Dorsey
D6
AYEMyrna Melgar
Myrna Melgar
D7
AYERafael Mandelman
Rafael Mandelman
D8
AYEShamann Walton
Shamann Walton
D10
AYE
PASSED ON FIRST READING
Board of Supervisors · Oct 17, 2023Pass
5-0
Connie Chan
Connie Chan
D1
AYEMatt Dorsey
Matt Dorsey
D6
AYEMyrna Melgar
Myrna Melgar
D7
AYERafael Mandelman
Rafael Mandelman
D8
AYEShamann Walton
Shamann Walton
D10
AYE
RECOMMENDED
Public Safety and Neighborhood Services Committee · Sep 28, 2023Pass
1-0
Matt Dorsey
Matt Dorsey
D6
AYE
CONTINUED
Public Safety and Neighborhood Services Committee · Sep 18, 2023Pass
1-0
Matt Dorsey
Matt Dorsey
D6
AYE

Legislative journey

PresidentJun 6, 2023
→ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE
Clerk of the BoardJun 15, 2023
→REFERRED TO DEPARTMENT
Public Safety and Neighborhood Services CommitteeSep 18, 2023 – Sep 28, 2023
↷CONTINUEDPass
✓RECOMMENDEDPass
Board of SupervisorsOct 17, 2023 – Oct 24, 2023
✓PASSED ON FIRST READINGPass
✓FINALLY PASSEDPass
MayorNov 3, 2023
✓APPROVED