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2019 SESSION
HB 2244 Firearms; possession or transportation following convictions for certain misdemeanor crimes.
Introduced by: Richard C. "Rip" Sullivan, Jr. | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Possession or transportation of firearms following convictions for certain misdemeanor crimes; restoration of rights; penalty. Prohibits a person who has been convicted of assault and battery when the person intentionally selects the person against whom a simple assault is committed because of his race, religious conviction, color, or national origin from possessing or transporting a firearm. A person who violates this provision is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor. The bill provides for a process by which a person convicted of such crimes may petition the circuit court for a reinstatement of his right to possess or transport a firearm.
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HISTORY
- 01/08/19 House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/09/19 19101312D
- 01/08/19 House: Referred to Committee on Militia, Police and Public Safety
- 01/15/19 House: Assigned MPPS sub: Subcommittee #1
- 01/17/19 House: Subcommittee recommends passing by indefinitely (4-Y 1-N)
- 02/04/19 House: Read second time
- 02/05/19 House: Left in Militia, Police and Public Safety