Firearm silencer; shifts burden of proof that firearm is registered from State to defendant. (HB2004)

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Progress

√	Introduced
X	Passed Committee
☐	Passed House
☐	Passed Senate
☐	Signed by Governor
☐	Became Law

Description

Affirmative defense that silencer is registered. Shifts the burden of proof that a firearm silencer is registered or not from the Commonwealth to the defendant. Possession of an unregistered firearm silencer is unlawful, a Class 6 felony. View Full Text »

Outcome

Bill Has Failed

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Poll Results

4 votes

Bill Text

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