Modifies the offense of unlawful possession of a firearm
This bill updates the rules for what counts as unlawful possession of a firearm in the state. It clarifies that people convicted of felonies, fugitives, those habitually intoxicated or drugged, mentally incompetent individuals, and minors on public property are generally prohibited from having firearms. The law also sets the penalty as a class D felony, or a class C felony if the person has a prior dangerous felony conviction. Additionally, the bill creates an exception for individuals who have completed a hunter education course and excludes antique firearms from these restrictions.
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in committee
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Introduction
Feb 2024
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Governor
Introduced Feb 21, 2024
Last action May 17, 2024
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May 17, 2024
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Referred: General Laws(H)
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Feb 21, 2024
Introduced
Introduced and Read First Time (H)
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Steve Butz
DDemocratic
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