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MS HB946
Bill
Status
Failed
2/5/2013
Primary Sponsor
Alex Monsour
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AI Summary
- Expands the definition of weapons prohibited for convicted felons to include lock-blade knives, machetes, and any knife or bladed instrument with a blade exceeding 3 inches in length
- Adds a general category of "any other deadly weapon" to the existing list of prohibited weapons (firearms, bowie knives, dirk knives, butcher knives, switchblade knives, metallic knuckles, blackjacks, and firearm silencers)
- Maintains existing exemptions for individuals who have received a pardon, federal relief from disability under 18 U.S.C. § 925(c), or a state certificate of rehabilitation
- Preserves penalties for violation as a felony punishable by a fine up to $5,000, imprisonment of 1-10 years, or both
- Effective date: July 1, 2013
Legislative Description
Deadly weapon; clarify that certain knives fall within category of that are unlawful to be possessed by a convicted felon.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/5/2013
Committee Referrals
Judiciary A1/21/2013
Full Bill Text
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