Firearms and medical facilities.
Summary
Defines the term "hospital". Provides that a hospital may prohibit the possession of a firearm on any premises leased, owned, licensed, or operated by the hospital for any purpose related to the: (1) administration of the hospital; or (2) providing of medical care. Provides that a person who knowingly or intentionally possesses a firearm in or on the premises of certain hospitals commits unlawful possession of a firearm on a restricted medical premises, a Class A misdemeanor. Provides that the offense is enhanced to a Level 6 felony if the person has a prior unrelated conviction for the offense. Exempts certain persons from hospital prohibitions concerning the possession of a firearm. Defines certain terms. Makes conforming amendments.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2020
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 7, 2020
Last action Jan 7, 2020
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2
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Committee
0
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
RD
Ross Deal
DDemocratic
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