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2014 SESSION
HB 48 Firearms; possession following conviction of certain crimes, penalty.
Introduced by: Marcus B. Simon | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Possession of firearms following conviction of certain crimes; penalty. Prohibits any person who is convicted of stalking, sexual battery, or assault and battery of a family member that results in serious bodily injury from possessing, transporting, or carrying a firearm or any other weapon for a period of five years following his conviction. A violation would constitute a Class 6 felony. The bill also provides for the forfeiture of any weapon possessed, transported, or carried in violation of the prohibition. Finally, the bill provides for a process by which a violator may petition the circuit court for a reinstatement of his rights to possess, transport, or carry a weapon.
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HISTORY
- 12/03/13 House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/08/14 14101057D
- 12/03/13 House: Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
- 02/03/14 House: Assigned Courts sub: Criminal Law
- 02/03/14 House: Subcommittee recommends laying on the table by voice vote
- 02/12/14 House: Left in Courts of Justice