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2020 SESSION
HB 459 Firearms; possession or transportation following certain 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. This bill was incorporated into HB 1288.
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HISTORY
- 01/03/20 House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/08/20 20101863D
- 01/03/20 House: Referred to Committee on Public Safety
- 01/27/20 House: Assigned PS sub: Firearms
- 02/04/20 House: Subcommittee recommends incorporating (HB1288-Murphy) by voice vote
- 02/11/20 House: Left in Public Safety