Firearms Ordinance Preemption Repeal

At a glance

• What: Ordinance 2026-0590 (introduced by Howland; co-sponsors Diamond, Carrico, Miller, Gay and a Carlucci) repeals Section 106.444 (sale of firearms; city funding) and Sections 122.108 and 122.817 and amends airport security, explosives, Springfield overlay and emergency-powers sections of the Ordinance Code to comply with Florida's preemption of firearms regulation.
• Where it stands: after the public hearing on 2026-09-08 the council approved it as amended 14-3, with Pittman, Johnson and Peluso opposed. The minutes record no discussion.

Sources

• City Council minutes, September 8, 2026: https://jaxcityc.legistar1.com/jaxcityc/meetings/2026/9/3730_M_City_Council_26-09-08_Meeting_Minutes.pdf

Log

2026-09-08 - City Council

Public hearing; amended and approved 14-3.