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2017 SESSION

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HB 1684 Firearms; restricting access to children, Class 1 misdemeanor.

Introduced by: Marcus B. Simon | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Restricting access to firearms by children; mental state; penalty. Removes the requirement that conduct required for a conviction of unlawfully leaving a loaded, unsecured firearm in such a manner as to endanger the life or limb of any child under the age of 14 be reckless. The bill increases the penalty for such violation from a Class 3 misdemeanor to a Class 1 misdemeanor.

FULL TEXT

• 01/06/17  House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/17 17100228D  pdf | impact statement

HISTORY

• 01/06/17  House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/17 17100228D
• 01/06/17  House: Referred to Committee on Militia, Police and Public Safety
• 01/17/17  House: Assigned MPPS sub: #1
• 01/19/17  House: Subcommittee recommends laying on the table by voice vote
• 02/07/17  House: Left in Militia, Police and Public Safety