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2017 SESSION
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.
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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