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2012 SESSION

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HB 797 Handguns; carrying while under influence of alcohol or drugs in a public place, penalty.

Introduced by: Joseph D. Morrissey | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Carrying a handgun while under the influence of alcohol or drugs; penalty.  Creates a Class 1 misdemeanor for any person carrying a handgun in a public place while under the influence of alcohol or drugs and prohibits a person from obtaining a concealed handgun permit for five years following such a conviction. The prohibition applies regardless of whether the person is carrying the handgun openly or concealed. Current law makes it a Class 1 misdemeanor to carry a concealed handgun in a public place while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, but does not speak to openly carrying a handgun while under the influence.

FULL TEXT

• 01/11/12  House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/12 12100017D  pdf | impact statement

HISTORY

• 01/11/12  House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/12 12100017D
• 01/11/12  House: Referred to Committee on Militia, Police and Public Safety
• 02/08/12  House: Assigned MPPS sub: #1
• 02/14/12  House: Left in Militia, Police and Public Safety