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2011 SESSION

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HB 1813 Handguns; prohibits possession of firearm in Capitol and General Assembly Building.

Introduced by: Patrick A. Hope | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Possession of handguns in legislative buildings.  Prohibits the possession of a firearm in the Capitol and the General Assembly Building. The bill also allows a person who is lawfully carrying a handgun to check the handgun with the Capitol Police when entering the Capitol or the General Assembly Building. The prohibition would not apply to members of the General Assembly or to law-enforcement officers.

FULL TEXT

• 01/11/11  House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/12/11 11103600D  pdf

HISTORY

• 01/11/11  House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/12/11 11103600D
• 01/11/11  House: Referred to Committee on Militia, Police and Public Safety
• 01/24/11  House: Assigned MPPS sub: #1
• 01/27/11  House: Subcommittee recommends passing by indefinitely by voice vote
• 02/08/11  House: Left in Militia, Police and Public Safety