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MO HB2190
Bill
Status
3/26/2014
Primary Sponsor
Stephen Webber
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AI Summary
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Expands the definition of weapons covered under disarming charges to include deadly weapons and less-lethal weapons (blunt impact, chemical, or conducted energy devices) in addition to firearms.
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Makes it illegal to either remove a weapon from an officer's person or deprive an officer of the use of such weapons while acting within official duties.
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Provides exceptions when the defendant did not know or could not reasonably know the person was a peace officer or correctional officer.
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Provides an exception when the officer was engaged in felonious conduct at the time of disarming.
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Maintains the offense as a class C felony.
Legislative Description
Changes the elements of the crime of disarming a peace officer or correctional officer
Last Action
Public Hearing Completed (H)
4/10/2014