Relating to firearms.
Summary
Prohibits transfer of firearm by gun dealer or private party if Department of State Police is unable to determine whether recipient is qualified to receive firearm. Modifies definition of relationship status pertaining to types of court orders and misdemeanor convictions that cause person to be prohibited from possessing firearms. Provides that conviction for stalking causes person to be prohibited from possessing firearm unless person obtains relief from prohibition. Punishes unlawful possession by maximum of one year's imprisonment, $6,250 fine, or both.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2017
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 9, 2017
Last action Jul 7, 2017
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Actions timeline
Total actions
3
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0
Committee
2
Jul 7, 2017
Legislature · Reported by committee
In committee upon adjournment.
Jan 18, 2017
Legislature · Referred to committee
Referred to Judiciary.
Jan 9, 2017
Legislature · Introduced
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
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