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IN HB1293

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/12/2016

Primary Sponsor

Christopher Judy

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • State agencies and political subdivisions are prohibited from enforcing any federal firearms laws enacted after January 1, 2016, except when ordered by a court.

  • State funds cannot be used to aid federal enforcement of firearms laws enacted after January 1, 2016, including assistance with investigations or enforcement actions.

  • Violations by state employees, political subdivision employees, or agents constitute a Class B infraction, or a Class A misdemeanor if the person has a prior conviction or adjudication for the same violation.

  • Political subdivisions that adopt rules, orders, ordinances, or policies requiring participation in federal firearms law enforcement are barred from receiving state grant funds for the fiscal year following a final judicial determination of the violation.

  • The bill becomes effective upon passage and is declared an emergency.

Legislative Description

Firearms and federalism. Prohibits a state agency, political subdivision, or employee of an agency or political subdivision from: (1) participating in the enforcement of a federal firearms law enacted after January 1, 2016; or (2) using any state funds to aid the federal government in the enforcement of a federal firearms law enacted after January 1, 2016; unless the participation or use of state funds is required by a court order. Provides that a state employee, employee of a political subdivision, or an agent of the state or a political subdivision who participates in the enforcement of a federal firearms

Last Action

First reading: referred to Committee on Public Policy

1/12/2016

Committee Referrals

Public Policy1/12/2016

Full Bill Text

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