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IN SB0426
Bill
Status
1/12/2017
Primary Sponsor
Greg Taylor
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AI Summary
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Defines "prohibited weapon" as a semiautomatic centerfire rifle with an internal or detachable magazine and at least one of these features: pistol grip protruding beneath the action, thumb hole stock, folding or telescoping stock, mount for bayonet/flare/grenade launcher, flash suppressor, or forward pistol grip.
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Makes it illegal to knowingly and openly carry a prohibited weapon in a public place, defined as a Class A misdemeanor, or a Level 6 felony if the person has a prior unrelated conviction under this section.
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Exempts law enforcement officers, active duty armed forces members, and individuals carrying weapons on property they own, lease, rent, or control with proper consent.
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Exempts individuals carrying prohibited weapons at shooting ranges, firearms instructional courses, legal hunting activities, firearms events, or while transporting unloaded weapons in secured cases in vehicles.
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Exempts individuals required to carry prohibited weapons for commercial or professional responsibilities while acting within the scope of their job.
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Provides that the weapon being inoperable or unloaded at the time of arrest is not a valid legal defense.
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Effective July 1, 2017.
Legislative Description
Open carry of rifles. Defines "prohibited weapon" as a centerfire rifle with an internal magazine or the ability to accept a detachable magazine and at least one of the following characteristics: (1) A pistol grip that protrudes beneath the action of the weapon. (2) A thumb hole stock. (3) A folding or telescoping stock. (4) A mount or lug capable of accepting or affixing a bayonet, flare launcher, or grenade launcher. (5) A flash suppressor. (6) A forward pistol grip. Defines "openly carries" as the carrying of a firearm in a manner that displays or presents any part of a
Last Action
First reading: referred to Committee on Judiciary
1/12/2017