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2016 SESSION
SB 185 Firearms, loaded; prohibits carrying certain firearms in public places, exception.
Introduced by: David W. Marsden | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Public places; loaded firearms. Prohibits the carrying of certain loaded firearms in public places. Concealed handgun permit holders, law-enforcement officers, licensed security guards, military personnel in the performance of their lawful duties, persons hunting, and persons at shooting ranges are exempt. The bill narrows the definition of a firearm and makes the prohibition, which previously applied only to certain localities, apply statewide.
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HISTORY
- 01/04/16 Senate: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/13/16 16103083D
- 01/04/16 Senate: Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
- 01/20/16 Senate: Passed by indefinitely in Courts of Justice (10-Y 2-N)