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HB1684

Firearms; restricting access to children, Class 1 misdemeanor.

Status:
Killed

Chief Patron:
Marcus Simon (D)

Session:
2017 Regular Session

Summary

As Introduced. Restricting access to firearms by children; mental state; penalty.

Removes the requirement that conduct required for a conviction of unlawfully leaving a loaded, unsecured firearm in such a manner as to endanger the life or limb of any child under the age of 14 be reckless. The bill increases the penalty for such violation from a Class 3 misdemeanor to a Class 1 misdemeanor. (Less)

  • Bill History

  • 01/06/2017 - House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/17 17100228D
  • 01/06/2017 - House: Referred to Committee on Militia, Police and Public Safety
  • 01/17/2017 - House: Assigned MPPS sub: #1
  • 01/17/2017 - House: Impact statement from DPB (HB1684)
  • 01/19/2017 - House: Subcommittee recommends laying on the table
  • 02/07/2017 - House: Left in Militia, Police and Public Safety

Full text and vote history:

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