Firearms; carrying in public while intoxicated, etc., penalty. (SB1267)
Introduced By
Sen. Adam Ebbin (D-Alexandria)
Progress
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Introduced |
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Passed Committee |
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Passed House |
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Passed Senate |
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Signed by Governor |
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Became Law |
Description
Firearms; alcohol; penalties. Provides that it is a Class 1 misdemeanor for a person who is intoxicated or under the influence of illegal drugs to carry a loaded firearm on or about his person in a public place and that a person found guilty is ineligible to apply for a concealed handgun permit for a period of five years. Current law provides that such prohibition applies only to persons permitted to carry a concealed handgun. The bill also creates a Class 2 misdemeanor for a person who carries a loaded firearm on or about his person onto the premises of any restaurant or club licensed to sell and serve alcoholic beverages for on-premises consumption and consumes an alcoholic beverage while on the premises. Current law provides that such prohibition applies only to those persons carrying a concealed handgun on such premises. Read the Bill »
Outcome
History
Date | Action |
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01/10/2017 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/17 17100245D |
01/10/2017 | Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice |
01/18/2017 | Committee amendments |
01/18/2017 | Passed by indefinitely in Courts of Justice (9-Y 5-N) (see vote tally) |