John L. Mitchell
- Democratic
Primary
This Act raises the first offense of purchasing or obtaining a firearm for someone not legally qualified to own, possess or purchase one from a Class F to a Class E Felony. This change is to deter such "straw purchases" by making jail time more likely for the offender, and consequently, to reduce the number of people who cannot legally possess firearms but obtain them in this manner.
Signed by Governor
Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT
Reported Out of Committee (Judicial & Community Affairs) in Senate with 5 On Its Merits
Assigned to Judicial & Community Affairs Committee in Senate
Passed By House. Votes: 40 YES 1 ABSENT
Reported Out of Committee (Public Safety & Homeland Security) in House with 9 On Its Merits
Introduced and Assigned to Public Safety & Homeland Security Committee in House
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