Modifies the offense of unlawful possession of a firearm
This bill updates the state law regarding unlawful possession of a firearm by clarifying and expanding the specific circumstances under which such possession is considered a crime. It directly affects individuals who have been convicted of felonies, domestic assault in the fourth degree, or those subject to certain protective court orders restraining them from harassing or threatening others. The legislation reclassifies the offense as a class D felony, or a class C felony if the person has a prior dangerous felony conviction, while explicitly excluding antique firearms from these restrictions. By detailing the conditions for criminal liability, the bill aims to provide clearer guidelines on when firearm possession is illegal, particularly for people with specific criminal histories or court-ordered restrictions.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2023
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Dec 1, 2023
Last action May 17, 2024
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Committee
1
May 17, 2024
Committee
Referred: General Laws(H)
lower
Dec 1, 2023
Introduced
Prefiled (H)
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Richard Brown
DDemocratic
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