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HB1700

Firearms; carrying in public while intoxicated, etc., penalty.

Status:
Killed

Chief Patron:
Danny Marshall (R)

Session:
2017 Regular Session

Summary

As Introduced. Firearms; alcohol; penalties.

Provides that it is a Class 1 misdemeanor for a person who is intoxicated or under the influence of illegal drugs to carry a loaded firearm on or about his person in a public place and that a person found guilty is ineligible to apply for a concealed handgun permit for a period of five years. Current law provides that such prohibition applies only to persons permitted to carry a concealed handgun. The bill also creates a Class 2 misdemeanor for a person who carries a loaded firearm on or about his person onto the premises of any restaurant or club licensed to sell and serve alcoholic beverages for on-premises consumption and consumes an alcoholic beverage while on the premises. Current law provides that such prohibition applies only to those persons carrying a concealed handgun on such premises. (Less)

  • Bill History

  • 01/06/2017 - House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/17 17102540D
  • 01/06/2017 - House: Referred to Committee on Militia, Police and Public Safety
  • 01/17/2017 - House: Assigned MPPS sub: #1
  • 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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