The Senate Committee on Tax and Fiscal Policy heard HB 1651 concerning judicial evaluation of dangerous individuals and firearms. The bill provides that a dangerous person is not a proper person for the purpose of applying for or receiving a license to carry a handgun. The bill further provides that a dangerous person who knowingly or intentionally rents, purchases, receives … [Read more...] about Judicial evaluation of dangerous individuals and firearms
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Judicial evaluation of dangerous individuals
The Senate Judiciary Committee heard HB 1651 sponsored by Sen. Houchin regarding judicial evaluation of dangerous individuals, otherwise known as the Jake Laird law. This bill requires the Office of Judicial Administration to collect, monitor, and publish certain statistics related to the confiscation and retention of firearms taken from dangerous individuals. The bill requires a c … [Read more...] about Judicial evaluation of dangerous individuals
Firearms matters
For amend and vote only, the House Ways & Means Committee heard SB 119 on firearms matters sponsored by Rep. Kirchhofer. This bill provides that: a person may not sell, give, or in any other manner transfer ownership or possession of a machine gun to any person under 18 years of age a person who knowingly or intentionally sells, provides, or in any other manner transfers … [Read more...] about Firearms matters
Prohibited firearms transfers to minors
The Public Policy Committee heard SB 119 sponsored by Rep. Lucas regarding prohibiting firearm transfers to minors. This bill provides that a person may not sell, give, or in any other manner transfer ownership or possession of a machine gun to any person under 21 years of age and that a person who knowingly or intentionally sells, provides, or in any other manner transfers … [Read more...] about Prohibited firearms transfers to minors
Judicial officers & public safety officials
The House Courts and Criminal Code Committee heard HB 1235 authored by Reps. Cook, Torr, and Lehman on judicial officers & public safety officials. The bill provides that a person commits battery on a public safety official if the offense is committed due to the person's status or former status as a public safety official. It exempts a person who retires from judicial office … [Read more...] about Judicial officers & public safety officials