Prohibit firearm possession by persons unlawfully present in U.S.
This bill prohibits individuals who are unlawfully present in the United States from possessing, carrying, or using firearms. It expands existing state laws that currently bar specific groups, such as felons and those with certain mental health or substance abuse issues, from owning guns. Violating this prohibition is classified as a third-degree felony. The legislation also outlines a legal process allowing some individuals to petition a court for relief from firearm disabilities if they have led a law-abiding life since their disqualification.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced May 15, 2024
Last action May 21, 2024
Floor votes
How they voted
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
2
Key actions
0
Committee
1
May 21, 2024
Committee
Refer to Committee
lower
May 15, 2024
Introduced
Introduced
lower
1 primary · 14 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Scott Wiggam
RRepublican
Co
Angie King
RRepublican
Co
Bernie Willis
RRepublican
Co
Bill Dean
RRepublican
Co
Brian Lorenz
RRepublican
Co
Brian Stewart
RRepublican
Co
Darrell Kick
RRepublican
Co
Jack Daniels
RRepublican
Co
Jennifer Gross
RRepublican
Co
Josh Williams
RRepublican
Co
Kevin Miller
RRepublican
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