Firearms; carrying loaded in public place, etc.
Summary
Provides that it is a Class 1 misdemeanor for a person under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs to carry a loaded firearm on or about his person in a public place and that a person found guilty of such act is ineligible to apply for a concealed handgun permit for a period of five years. Current law provides that such prohibition applies only to persons permitted to carry a concealed handgun.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Nov 2017
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Nov 20, 2017
Last action Nov 20, 2017
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2
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0
Committee
1
Nov 20, 2017
Committee
Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
legislature
Nov 20, 2017
Introduced
Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/18 18100784D
legislature
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
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