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FL S0470
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/19/2011
Primary Sponsor
Larcenia Bullard
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AI Summary
- Establishes the "Officer Jose Somohano Assault Weapons Act" to amend Florida's culpable negligence statute regarding storage of assault weapons
- Creates a third-degree felony for storing or leaving an assault weapon within reach or easy access of another person if that person obtains the weapon and uses it to cause injury or death
- Provides exceptions to the felony charge if the assault weapon was securely locked, stolen and reported to law enforcement within 24 hours, involved in lawful target/sport shooting or hunting accidents, or possessed by military or law enforcement during official duties
- Defines "assault weapon" to include semiautomatic rifles, shotguns, and pistols meeting specified criteria, as well as 9 specifically named weapon types, with exclusions for manually operated, inoperable, antique, and pre-1994 lawfully possessed firearms
- Takes effect July 1, 2011
Legislative Description
Culpable Negligence
Last Action
Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration
5/7/2011
Committee Referrals
Criminal Justice1/25/2011
Full Bill Text
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