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2019 SESSION

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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.

FULL TEXT

• 01/08/19  House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/09/19 19101312D  pdf | impact statement

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