DISPLAY OF IMITATION FIREARMS
Summary
Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Provides that all imitation handguns shall be sold from behind the counter, in an age restricted area, or in a sealed display case. Provides that a violation is a Class B misdemeanor. Defines "imitation handgun" as an air gun, air pistol, B-B gun, paint ball gun, pellet gun, or any other implement that is not a firearm but is designed to resemble and has the appearance of a handgun whether or not the implement is capable of firing any shot, bullet, or other missile.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2020
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 4, 2020
Last action Apr 12, 2020
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Total actions
6
Key actions
1
Committee
4
Apr 12, 2020
Committee
Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments
upper
Feb 18, 2020
Upper · Passed
To Subcommittee on CLEAR Compliance
upper
Feb 11, 2020
Committee
Assigned to Criminal Law
upper
Feb 4, 2020
Committee
Referred to Assignments
upper
0 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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