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AK HB4

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/20/2019

Primary Sponsor

George Rauscher

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Origin

House of Representatives

31st Legislature

AI Summary

  • Exempts the defensive display of a firearm from assault in the third degree charges under AS 11.41.220(a)(1)(A).
  • Exempts the defensive display of a firearm from assault in the fourth degree charges under AS 11.41.230(a)(3).
  • Exempts the defensive display of a firearm from reckless endangerment charges under AS 11.41.250(a).
  • Defines "defensive display of a firearm" to include openly wearing or carrying a firearm, verbally informing another person of firearm possession, holding a firearm without pointing it at another person, displaying a firearm to dissuade a threatening person, and warning of a firearm's availability to dissuade threats.
  • The exemptions apply to offenses committed on or after the effective date of the Act.

Legislative Description

Defensive Display Of Firearm

Crimes

Last Action

REFERRED TO STATE AFFAIRS

2/20/2019

Committee Referrals

State Affairs2/20/2019

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