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2017 SESSION
HB 2361 Brandishing a firearm; intent to induce fear, etc., penalty.
Introduced by: Christopher E. Collins | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Brandishing a firearm; intent; penalty. Requires that a person pointing, holding, or brandishing a firearm or similar weapon must have the intent to induce fear in the mind of another or know or reasonably should know that his conduct would induce such fear in order to be convicted of the crime of brandishing. Currently, the perpetrator's intent is not an element of the offense in the statute.
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HISTORY
- 01/16/17 House: Presented and ordered printed 17102368D
- 01/16/17 House: Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
- 01/18/17 House: Assigned Courts sub: Criminal Law
- 01/23/17 House: Subcommittee recommends reporting (7-Y 3-N)
- 02/03/17 House: Stricken from docket by Courts of Justice by voice vote