Concealed handgun permits; change certain penalties. (HB597)
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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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Description
Concealed handgun permits; penalties. Changes the penalty for a first violation of carrying a concealed weapon without a permit from a Class 1 misdemeanor to a civil penalty of not more than $100, a second violation from a Class 6 felony to a civil penalty of not more than $500, and a third or subsequent violation from a Class 5 felony to a civil penalty of not more than $1,000. The bill also provides that a person, unless otherwise disqualified, shall not be precluded from applying for a concealed handgun permit during the pendency of the proceedings for a violation. If such person is issued a valid concealed handgun permit while a charge is pending, he may offer such permit to the court and the court may dismiss the charge. Read the Bill »
Outcome
History
Date | Action |
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01/11/2022 | Committee |
01/11/2022 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/12/22 22103018D |
01/11/2022 | Referred to Committee on Public Safety |
01/20/2022 | Impact statement from DPB (HB597) |
02/07/2022 | Impact statement from DPB (HB597) |
02/11/2022 | Stricken from docket by Public Safety (20-Y 1-N) (see vote tally) |