Committee pauses consideration of ordinance expanding firearm‑prohibited places; Chair cites Supreme Court decision and pending state action

The committee opened consideration of an ordinance to amend the Administrative Code to prohibit firearm possession in additional locations, including childcare facilities, city property, election facilities, medical facilities, private parks and playgrounds, and places of worship in private commercial establishments unless an owner provides express consent. Clerk John Carroll described the item and a memo requesting possible committee report for the full Board on July 18.

Supervisor Catherine Stephanie said she introduced the ordinance to "help make San Francisco's public spaces safer from gun violence" and framed the measure as a local response to last year’s U.S. Supreme Court decision in Bruen. She told the committee the city has received more than 200 concealed‑carry permit applications that are now under review by the San Francisco Police Department and the sheriff's department and said she is discussing possible amendments with the city attorney's office to avoid conflict with state law. "I firmly believe more guns in, our public spaces do not make us safer," Stephanie said.

Because the item was agendized and public comment was called, the chair asked for comment; none was received. Chair Stephanie moved to continue the ordinance to the call of the chair so staff can coordinate language with the city attorney and follow state developments; the motion carried without opposition. The committee did not take final legislative action; the chair indicated further work and potential amendments will be discussed before the next committee or Board hearing.