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2016 SESSION
HB 1055 Foster care homes; firearm storage on premises.
Introduced by: Todd E. Pillion | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Foster care homes; firearm storage. Authorizes a person in lawful possession of a firearm, ammunition, or components or combination thereof to store such items on the premises of a foster care home in a locked container, compartment, or cabinet with safety mechanisms activated. The bill provides that any person residing on the premises of a foster care home may lawfully carry a firearm in the presence of a child placed in foster care provided that such person is off the premises of the foster care home. The bill does not apply to persons residing in a licensed or approved foster care home in which no child in foster care is currently placed.
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HISTORY
- 01/13/16 House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/13/16 16102633D
- 01/13/16 House: Referred to Committee on Militia, Police and Public Safety
- 01/27/16 House: Assigned MPPS sub: #1
- 01/28/16 House: Subcommittee recommends laying on the table by voice vote
- 02/16/16 House: Left in Militia, Police and Public Safety