Modifies the offense of unlawful possession of a firearm
This bill modifies the state laws regarding unlawful possession of firearms by clarifying the specific circumstances under which such possession becomes a crime. It directly affects individuals who have been convicted of dangerous felonies, those currently on probation or parole for other felonies, and people who are fugitives, intoxicated, or mentally incompetent. Under the new provisions, possessing a firearm while meeting these criteria would be classified as a class C felony if the person has a dangerous felony conviction, or a class D felony otherwise, with an exception made for antique firearms. The legislation aims to update the legal definition of the offense to ensure consistent penalties based on the offender's criminal history and current status.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2023
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Dec 6, 2023
Last action May 17, 2024
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Committee
1
May 17, 2024
Committee
Referred: General Laws(H)
lower
Dec 6, 2023
Introduced
Prefiled (H)
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Ron Copeland
RRepublican
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