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MO HB2190

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/26/2014

Primary Sponsor

Stephen Webber

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Origin

House of Representatives

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Provides exceptions when the defendant did not know or could not reasonably know the person was a peace officer or correctional officer.

  • Provides an exception when the officer was engaged in felonious conduct at the time of disarming.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

General Laws4/1/2014

Full Bill Text

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