Authorizes the Legislative Research Commission (Commission) to study ways to improve firearm safety in homes. The Commission may study (1) ways to reduce accidental shootings by children and (2) ways in which to require lawful owners of firearms to protect themselves and others by restricting access to firearms by minors and people who are prohibited or restricted by law from owning or possessing firearms. Allows for an interim report and requires the Commission to submit a final report to the 2015 General Assembly upon its convening.
LRC/IMPROVE HOME GUN SAFETY.
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A JOINT RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE LEGISLATIVE RESEARCH COMMISSION TO STUDY WAYS TO IMPROVE FIREARM SAFETY IN HOMES TO REDUCE ACCIDENTAL SHOOTINGS BY CHILDREN AND INTENTIONAL CRIMINAL ACTS BY PEOPLE WHO ARE PROHIBITED BY LAW FROM OWNING OR POSSESSING FIREARMS.Intro. by Farmer-Butterfield.
Status: Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House (House Action) (Apr 15 2013)
Bill History:
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Thu, 11 Apr 2013 House: Filed
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Mon, 15 Apr 2013 House: Passed 1st Reading
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Mon, 15 Apr 2013 House: Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
H 849
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Bill H 849 (2013-2014)Summary date: Apr 15 2013 - View Summary
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