H.E.A. 1383, P.L. 115 Effective: July 1, 2021 Allows a retired judicial officer to carry a handgun in the same manner as a judicial officer while the retired judicial officer is serving as a judge. Adds current and former probation officers and community corrections officers to the list of persons whose residential addresses may not be disclosed on a public property database website … [Read more...] about Judicial officers
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Judicial officers
The Senate Corrections and Criminal Law Committee heard HB 1383 sponsored by Sen. M. Young and Sen. Koch regarding judicial officers. The bill provides that a person commits battery on a public safety official if the offense is committed against a current or former public safety official: (1) while the official is engaged in the official's official duty; or (2) in retaliation for … [Read more...] about Judicial officers
Criminal penalties
The House Courts and Criminal Code Committee heard HB 1097 authored by Rep. Abbott regarding criminal penalties. The bill provides that a person who discharges a firearm in an unsafe manner and creates a substantial risk of bodily injury or death to a person or group of persons in the immediate vicinity of where the firearm is shot commits a Level 5 felony. The bill provides that a … [Read more...] about Criminal penalties
Judicial officers
The House Courts and Criminal Code Committee heard HB 1383 authored by Rep. Cook regarding judicial officers. The bill provides that a person commits battery on a public safety official if the offense is committed against a current or former public safety official: (1) while the official is engaged in the official's official duty; or (2) in retaliation for the official having … [Read more...] about Judicial officers
Criminal law issues
S.E.A. 335, P.L. 142 Effective: July 1, 2020 [relevant sections] Prohibits a person who has been adjudicated a delinquent child for committing an act while armed with a firearm that would be a serious violent felony if committed by an adult (serious delinquent) from possessing a firearm unless the person is at least: (1) 26 years of age, in the case of less serious acts; or (2) 28 … [Read more...] about Criminal law issues