CRIM CD-STUN GUN--SWITCHBLADE
Summary
Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Provides that a person who has been issued a currently valid license under the Firearm Concealed Carry Act may carry a concealed stun gun or taser and may purchase, carry, or possess a switchblade knife. Provides that the exemption applies only if the licensee complies with the restrictions on carrying in specific locations as provided in the Firearm Concealed Carry Act. Permits peace officers to purchase, possess, or carry a switchblade knife. Provides that the provisions prohibiting the manufacture or sales of a switchblade knife do not apply to or affect the manufacture or retail sale of a switchblade knife to a retired law enforcement officer who is permitted to carry a concealed firearm under 18 U.S.C. 926C or to any person who has been issued a currently valid license under the Firearm Concealed Carry Act at the time of the commission of the offense. Provides that retired law enforcement officers may carry stun guns or tasers in the same manner as provided licensees carrying concealed firearms under the Firearm Concealed Carry Act. Effective immediately.
Bill status
failed
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2015
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 3, 2015
Last action Jan 10, 2017
Floor votes
How they voted
No floor votes recorded yet.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
10
Key actions
0
Committee
5
Jan 10, 2017
Senate · Failed
Session Sine Die
Oct 10, 2015
Senate · Referred to committee
Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments
Mar 27, 2015
Senate · Reported by committee
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2015
Feb 18, 2015
Senate · Reported by committee
To Subcommittee on Firearms (JU)
Feb 11, 2015
Senate · Referred to committee
Assigned to Judiciary
Feb 3, 2015
Senate · Referred to committee
Referred to Assignments
0 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
Co
Tim Bivins
RRepublican
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