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2015 SESSION

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HB 2085 Firearms; purchase, possession, or transportation following convictions for certain misdemeanors.

Introduced by: Kathleen Murphy | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Purchase, possession, or transportation of firearms following convictions for certain misdemeanor crimes; restoration of rights; penalty. Prohibits a person who has been convicted of stalking, sexual battery, assault and battery of a family or household member, brandishing a firearm, or two or more convictions of assault and battery from purchasing, possessing, or transporting a firearm. A person who violates this provision is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor. The bill provides for a process by which a person convicted of such crimes may petition the circuit court for a reinstatement of his rights to purchase, possess, or transport a firearm.

FULL TEXT

• 01/14/15  House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/14/15 15103268D  pdf | impact statements

HISTORY

• 01/14/15  House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/14/15 15103268D
• 01/14/15  House: Referred to Committee on Militia, Police and Public Safety
• 01/20/15  House: Assigned MPPS sub: #1
• 01/29/15  House: Subcommittee recommends laying on the table by voice vote
• 02/10/15  House: Left in Militia, Police and Public Safety