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2022 SESSION
HB 597 Concealed handgun permits; change certain penalties.
Introduced by: Don L. Scott | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Concealed handgun permits; penalties. Changes the penalty for a first violation of carrying a concealed weapon without a permit from a Class 1 misdemeanor to a civil penalty of not more than $100, a second violation from a Class 6 felony to a civil penalty of not more than $500, and a third or subsequent violation from a Class 5 felony to a civil penalty of not more than $1,000. The bill also provides that a person, unless otherwise disqualified, shall not be precluded from applying for a concealed handgun permit during the pendency of the proceedings for a violation. If such person is issued a valid concealed handgun permit while a charge is pending, he may offer such permit to the court and the court may dismiss the charge.
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HISTORY
- 01/11/22 House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/12/22 22103018D
- 01/11/22 House: Referred to Committee on Public Safety
- 02/11/22 House: Stricken from docket by Public Safety (20-Y 1-N)