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HI HB888

Bill

Official Source

Status

Enrolled

4/8/2015

Primary Sponsor

Joseph Souki

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Makes it unlawful for a person to recklessly possess a loaded firearm while intoxicated, defined as having immediate physical control over the firearm.

  • Defines intoxication as being under the influence of alcohol or drugs impairing normal mental faculties, having .08 or more grams of alcohol per 210 liters of breath, or having .08 or more grams of alcohol per 100 milliliters of blood.

  • Classifies violation as a petty misdemeanor punishable by up to 30 days imprisonment, a fine of not more than $1,000, or both.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2015.

Legislative Description

Loaded Firearm; Intoxication; Penalty

Last Action

Received notice of Final Reading (Sen. Com. No. 699).

5/5/2015

Committee Referrals

Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs3/12/2015
Judiciary1/28/2015

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