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HB 941 Operating a vehicle or vessel containing a false compartment; penalty.

Introduced by: Scott A. Surovell | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Operating a vehicle or vessel containing a false compartment; penalty. Provides that it is a Class 6 felony for a person to (i) own or operate a vehicle or vessel containing a false or secret compartment; (ii) install, create, build, or fabricate in any vehicle or vessel a false or secret compartment; or (iii) sell, trade, or otherwise dispose of any vehicle or vessel containing a false or secret compartment. The bill defines a "false or secret compartment" as any enclosure that is integrated into or attached to a vehicle or vessel, the purpose of which is to conceal, hide, or prevent the discovery of a person, controlled substance, or other contraband.

FULL TEXT

• 01/08/14  House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/08/14 14103180D  pdf | impact statements

HISTORY

• 01/08/14  House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/08/14 14103180D
• 01/08/14  House: Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
• 01/30/14  House: Assigned Courts sub: Criminal Law
• 01/31/14  House: Subcommittee recommends laying on the table by voice vote
• 02/12/14  House: Left in Courts of Justice