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ID H0079
Bill
Status
1/31/2017
Primary Sponsor
State Affairs Committee
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AI Summary
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Persons convicted of treason or 44 specified felonies shall not have their right to ship, transport, possess, or receive firearms restored upon final discharge from imprisonment, probation, and parole.
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Enumerated felonies include violent crimes (murder, manslaughter, rape, robbery, kidnapping), crimes against children (sexual abuse, lewd conduct), domestic battery, burglary, drug trafficking, terrorism, and human trafficking, among others.
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Attempt, conspiracy, or solicitation to commit any of the listed felonies is also subject to permanent firearm rights restoration restrictions.
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Persons convicted of first or second degree murder, or any enumerated felony where their sentence was enhanced for firearm use, shall never have firearm rights restored even through pardons and parole commission application.
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Persons convicted of listed felonies before July 1, 1991 may petition the commission of pardons and parole after five years from final discharge to restore firearm rights, except those convicted of murder or manslaughter by firearm.
Legislative Description
Amends existing law to provide that the right to ship, transport, possess or receive a firearm shall not be restored following certain felony convictions.
CIVIL RIGHTS OF PERSONS CONVICTED OF A CRIME
Last Action
U.C. to be returned to State Affairs Committee
2/16/2017