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1999 SESSION
HB 2174 Allowing access to firearms by children; penalty.
Introduced by: Gladys B. Keating | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Allowing Access to firearms by children; penalty. Raises the penalty for recklessly leaving a loaded firearm in a manner which endangers a child from a class 3 misdemeanor to a class 6 felony. The bill also makes the person leaving the firearm an accessory before the fact, if the child commits a crime with such weapon.
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HISTORY
- 01/20/99 House: Consent to introduce
- 01/20/99 House: Presented & ordered printed 999710320
- 01/20/99 House: Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
- 01/25/99 House: Assigned to C. J. sub-committee: 1
- 02/12/99 House: No action taken by Courts of Justice by voice vote