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Title: Omnibus Crim Law & Procedure; Corrections

Description: An Act relating to civil in rem forfeiture actions; relating to criminal law and procedure; relating to controlled substances; relating to victims of criminal offenses; relating to probation; relating to sentencing; relating to treatment program credit for time spent toward service of a sentence of imprisonment; relating to the Violent Crimes Compensation Board; establishing a pretrial services program with pretrial services officers in the Department of Corrections; relating to permanent fund dividends; relating to electronic monitoring; relating to penalties for violations of municipal ordinances; relating to parole; relating to correctional restitution centers; relating to community work service; relating to revocation, termination, suspension, cancellation, or restoration of a driver's license; relating to identification cards and driver's licenses for parolees; relating to the disqualification of persons convicted of certain felony drug offenses from participation in the food stamp and temporary assistance programs; relating to the duties of the commissioner of corrections; amending Rules 32, 32.1, 38, and 43, Alaska Rules of Criminal Procedure; and providing for an effective date.

Last Action: EFFECTIVE DATE(S) OF LAW - SEE CHAPTER

Last Action Date: July 15, 2016

Alabama HB42

Title: Pistol permits, veterans, retirees authorized to receive at no cost, exclusion of non disabled retirees deleted, Sec. 13A-11-75.1 am'd.

Description: Pistol permits, veterans, retirees authorized to receive at no cost, exclusion of non disabled retirees deleted, Sec. 13A-11-75.1 am'd.

Last Action: Delivered to Governor at 10:47 a.m. on August 24, 2016.

Last Action Date: August 24, 2016

Alabama SB420

Title: Self-defense, pretrial hearing required in cases which the defense is claimed, burden of proof, dismissal of charges under certain conditions, Sec. 13A-3-23 am'd.

Description: Self-defense, pretrial hearing required in cases which the defense is claimed, burden of proof, dismissal of charges under certain conditions, Sec. 13A-3-23 am'd.

Last Action: Assigned Act No. 2016-420.

Last Action Date: May 4, 2016

Alabama HB98

Title: Firearms, pistol permits, retired military, lifetime permit provided at no cost, power of sheriff to revoke

Description: Firearms, pistol permits, retired military, lifetime permit provided at no cost, power of sheriff to revoke

Last Action: Delivered to Governor at 11:00 a.m. on May 4, 2016.

Last Action Date: May 4, 2016

Arizona HB2030

Title: Liquor premises; firearms; retired officers

Description: Liquor premises; firearms; retired officers

Last Action: Chapter 285

Last Action Date: May 17, 2016

Arizona HB2446

Title: Prohibited weapon; exclusions; definition

Description: Prohibited weapon; exclusions; definition

Last Action: Chapter 297

Last Action Date: May 17, 2016

Arizona SB1266

Title: Firearms; state preemption; penalties

Description: Firearms; state preemption; penalties

Last Action: Chapter 132

Last Action Date: May 10, 2016

Arizona HB2338

Title: Educational institutions; firearms; rights-of-way

Description: Educational institutions; firearms; rights-of-way

Last Action: Chapter 131

Last Action Date: May 10, 2016

Arizona HB2224

Title: Private firearm transactions; prohibited encumbrances

Description: Private firearm transactions; prohibited encumbrances

Last Action: Chapter 84

Last Action Date: March 30, 2016

Arizona SCM1013

Title: Arms trade treaty; urging Congress

Description: Arms trade treaty; urging Congress

Last Action: Transmitted to Secretary Of State

Last Action Date: March 30, 2016

Arizona HB2377

Title: Criminal sentencing; restoration of rights

Description: Criminal sentencing; restoration of rights

Last Action: Chapter 43

Last Action Date: March 17, 2016

California AB1999

Title: Prohibited Armed Persons File: initial review.

Description: An act to add Section 30020 to the Penal Code, relating to firearms.

Last Action: Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 638, Statutes of 2016.

Last Action Date: September 26, 2016

California SB869

Title: Firearms: securing handguns in vehicles.

Description: An act to amend Section 25645 of, and to add Section 25140, 25452, and 25612 to, the Penal Code, relating to firearms.

Last Action: Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 651, Statutes of 2016.

Last Action Date: September 26, 2016

California AB2510

Title: Firearms: license to carry concealed: uniform license.

Description: An act to amend Section 26175 of the Penal Code, relating to firearms.

Last Action: Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 645, Statutes of 2016.

Last Action Date: September 26, 2016

California AB2165

Title: Firearms: prohibitions: exemptions.

Description: An act to amend Section 32000 of the Penal Code, relating to firearms.

Last Action: Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 640, Statutes of 2016.

Last Action Date: September 26, 2016

California AB1798

Title: Firearms: imitation firearms: gun-shaped phone cases.

Description: An act to amend Section 16700 of the Penal Code, relating to firearms.

Last Action: Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 198, Statutes of 2016.

Last Action Date: August 26, 2016

California SB1171

Title: Maintenance of the codes.

Description: An act to amend Sections 655, 1264, 2554, 2556.1, 2715, 2759, 3020, 4430, 6026.7, 6360, 6410.5, 7541.1, 7685, 7818, 19351, and 19861 of the Business and Professions Code, to amend Sections 48a, 52.5, 1770, 1798.29, and 1798.82 of the Civil Code, to amend Sections 437c, 472a, 527.6, 765.030, 832, 835, 1084, 1097, 2025.010, 2031.010, 2033.010, 2035.010, 2036.010, and 2093 of, to amend and renumber Sections 850, 851, 852, 853, 854, 855, and 856 of, and to amend the heading of Chapter 8 (commencing with Section 850) of Title 10 of Part 2 of, the Code of Civil Procedure, to amend Sections 2105, 2207, 17708.02, 25100, and 25247 of the Corporations Code, to amend Sections 221.6, 1313, 8340.4, 17250.25, 17250.35, 33353.7, 41360, 41422, 42925, 44977.5, 44984, 45192, 46392, 48204.2, 51421.5, 51745.6, 66302, 69800.2, 70037, 84750.5, 84916, 87787, 88192, 89090, 89708, 89712, 92630, and 94925 of, and to amend and repeal Section 66749.5 of, the Education Code, to amend Sections 17, 1000, 1301, 2142, 2150, 2155, 2196, 2250, 2263, 2265, 2270, 2600, 3025, 3114, 6850, 6850.5, 6851, 6853, 6854, 6854.5, 6855, 6857, 6859, 6861.5, 6862, 6863, 7901, 7902, 7903, 7904, 7911, 7912, 7913, 7918, 7921, 7922, 7927, 12309.5, 13307, 14026, 14405, 18108, and 18108.1 of, and to amend the heading of Article 2 (commencing with Section 6851) of Chapter 5 of Part 1 of Division 6 of, the Elections Code, to amend Sections 980, 1010, 1106, and 1157 of the Evidence Code, to amend Sections 7612, 7613.5, 8811, and 8908 of, and to repeal Sections 20024 and 20039 of, the Family Code, to amend Sections 2022, 6440, 7704, and 12029 of the Fish and Game Code, to amend Sections 14651.5, 27581.1, 27583.2, 27583.4, 52332, 55631, 56109, 67132, and 76953.5 of the Food and Agricultural Code, to amend Sections 421, 1225, 5970, 6254.5, 7161, 8594.15, 8670.13, 8670.13.3, 8670.28, 14670.36, 17581.9, 19130, 19241, 22865, 34886, 53515, 56332, 82015, 83123.6, 87207, and 89506 of, to amend and renumber Section 8670.95 of, and to amend and renumber the heading of Chapter 15 (commencing with Section 5970) of Division 6 of Title 1 of, the Government Code, to amend Sections 1204.2, 1262.5, 1266, 1279.7, 1342.71, 1358.18, 1367.005, 1367.27, 1569.2, 1596.8662, 1760.2, 12640, 18080, 25150.7, 25180, 25250.15, 25270.6, 32132.8, 34191.3, 44017, 44559.4, 101853.1, 112895, 113789, 117945, 118330, 120375, and 129160 of, and to amend and renumber Section 110424 of, the Health and Safety Code, to amend Sections 38.6, 10082.5, 10112.27, 10123.193, 10133.15, 10169, 10192.18, 10489.2, 10489.3, 10489.96, 10489.99, 10603, and 12389 of the Insurance Code, to amend Sections 139.2, 1720, 2750.8, 3503, and 4663 of the Labor Code, to amend Section 451 of the Military and Veterans Code, to amend Sections 136.2, 186.2, 186.11, 186.12, 236.1, 241, 502.8, 670, 679.10, 832.3, 1214.5, 1524.2, 1526, 1546, 1546.1, 1546.2, 3000.08, 3016, 3056, 4030, 4031, 5065.5, 15003, and 33880 of the Penal Code, to amend Sections 1490, 1510.1, 1828, 1851, 4788, 5203, and 16062 of the Probate Code, to amend Section 20111.6 of the Public Contract Code, to amend Sections 541.5, 5002.2, 5071.7, 8750, 25401, 26003, 30411, 42023.1, and 71103.5 of the Public Resources Code, to amend Sections 274, 635, 873, 913.8, 1701, 2833, 2870, 7661, 8282, 21252, and 130350.7 of, and to amend and renumber Section 387.8 of, the Public Utilities Code, to amend Sections 408, 423.3, 12206, 17052.6, 17255, 18805, 18807, 18808, 19136, 19161, 19255, 19533, 19772, 20640.3, 21021, 23156, 23610.5, and 24356 of, to amend and renumber Section 24355.5 of, to add the heading of Part 13.5 (commencing with Section 31020) to Division 2 of, and to repeal Sections 18035.6, 18036.6, and 41030 of, the Revenue and Taxation Code, to amend Sections 13003 and 14200 of the Unemployment Insurance Code, to amend Sections 2404.5, 11102.6, 16377, 21294, 22507.1, and 40215 of the Vehicle Code, to amend Sections 377, 10608.34, and 50906 of the Water Code, and to amend Sections 290.2, 366.21, 786, 4474.1, 11203, 11469, 11477, 14094.3, 14126.022, 14126.027, 14132.06, 14132.275, 14138.21, 15657.03, 16501.1, 17603, and 24005 of the Welfare and Institutions Code, to amend Sections 325 and 330 of Chapter 303 of the Statutes of 2015, and to amend Section 8 of Chapter 590 of the Statutes of 2015, relating to the maintenance of the codes.

Last Action: Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 86, Statutes of 2016.

Last Action Date: July 22, 2016

California AB857

Title: Firearms: identifying information.

Description: An act to amend Sections 11106, 16520, 23910, and 30105 of, and to add Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 29180) to Division 7 of Title 4 of Part 6 of, the Penal Code, relating to firearms.

Last Action: Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 60, Statutes of 2016.

Last Action Date: July 22, 2016

California SB1446

Title: Firearms: magazine capacity.

Description: An act to amend Sections 32310, 32400, 32405, 32410, 32425, 32430, 32435, and 32450 of, to add Section 32406 to, and to repeal Section 32420 of, the Penal Code, relating to firearms.

Last Action: Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 58, Statutes of 2016.

Last Action Date: July 1, 2016

California SB880

Title: Firearms: assault weapons.

Description: An act to amend Sections 30515 and 30900 of, and to add Section 30680 to, the Penal Code, relating to firearms.

Last Action: Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 48, Statutes of 2016.

Last Action Date: July 1, 2016

California AB1695

Title: Firearms: false reports of stolen firearms.

Description: An act to amend Sections 148.5 and 29805 of the Penal Code, relating to firearms.

Last Action: Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 47, Statutes of 2016.

Last Action Date: July 1, 2016

California SB1235

Title: Ammunition.

Description: An act to amend Sections 16150, 17315, 30000, 30306, and 30352 of, to add Sections 11106.5 and 16151 to, to add Article 4 (commencing with Section 30355) and Article 5 (commencing with Section 30360) to Chapter 1 of Division 10 of Title 4 of Part 6 of, to repeal Sections 16650, 16662, and 30312 of, to repeal and add Section 30370 of, and to repeal and add Article 3 (commencing with Section 30345) of Chapter 1 of Division 10 of Title 4 of Part 6 of, the Penal Code, relating to ammunition, and making an appropriation therefor.

Last Action: Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 55, Statutes of 2016.

Last Action Date: July 1, 2016

California AB1135

Title: Firearms: assault weapons.

Description: An act to amend Sections 30515 and 30900 of, and to add Section 30680 to, the Penal Code, relating to firearms.

Last Action: Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 40, Statutes of 2016.

Last Action Date: July 1, 2016

California AB1511

Title: Firearms: lending.

Description: An act to amend Section 27880 of the Penal Code, relating to firearms.

Last Action: Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 41, Statutes of 2016.

Last Action Date: July 1, 2016

California SB843

Title: Public safety.

Description: An act to amend, repeal, and add Section 231 of the Code of Civil Procedure, to amend Sections 7522.57, 11555, 11556, 12838, 12838.4, 68502.5, and 68651 of, and to amend and repeal Sections 68085.1 and 70626 of, the Government Code, to amend Sections 320.6, 2910, 2915, 5075, 5075.1, 5075.6, 5076.1, 6025.1, 6250.2, 6258.1, 6402, 11191, 13501, 13601, 23690, and 28300 of, to add Sections 2694.5, 5027, and 6404 to, to add Chapter 2.92 (commencing with Section 1001.85) to Title 6 of Part 2 of, and to repeal Section 5032 of, the Penal Code, and to amend Sections 1716, 1719, 1720, 1723, 1725, 1766, 1767.3, and 7200.06 of, to amend the heading of Article 2.5 (commencing with Section 1716) of Chapter 1 of Division 2.5 of, and to add Sections 1718, 1721, 1722, 1724, 1728, and 5848.51 to, the Welfare and Institutions Code, relating to public safety, and making an appropriation therefor, to take effect immediately, bill related to the budget.

Last Action: Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 33, Statutes of 2016.

Last Action Date: June 27, 2016

California AB1602

Title: Education.

Description: An act to amend Sections 18701, 18703, 18710, 18724, 18731, 18743, 18745, 18766, 70023, 84750.6, 84905, 84917, 84920, 88540, 89290, and 92670 of, to add Section 41329.60 to, to add Article 2.6 (commencing with Section 66010.96) to Chapter 2 of Part 40 of Division 5 of Title 3 of, to add Article 4 (commencing with Section 78050) to Chapter 1 of Part 48 of Division 7 of Title 3 of, and to add Article 7.8 (commencing with Section 92680) to Chapter 6 of Part 57 of Division 9 of Title 3 of, to add Part 54.3 (commencing with Section 88815) and Part 54.5 (commencing with Section 88820) to Division 7 of Title 3 of, and to repeal Sections 18732, 18744, 18751, 18765, and 99206 of, the Education Code, to amend Section 13988.4 of, and to add and repeal Article 6 (commencing with Section 65055) of Chapter 1.5 of Division 1 of Title 7 of, the Government Code, to add Title 12.2 (commencing with Section 14230) to Part 4 of the Penal Code, to amend Section 10340 of the Public Contract Code, to amend and repeal Section 9 of Chapter 489 of the Statutes of 2007, and to amend Item 6870-101-0001 of Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2015 (Chapters 10 and 11 of the Statutes of 2015), relating to education, and making an appropriation therefor, to take effect immediately, bill related to the budget.

Last Action: Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 24, Statutes of 2016.

Last Action Date: June 27, 2016

Connecticut SB00243

Title: An Act Concerning The Revisor's Technical Corrections To The General Statutes.

Description: To make various technical changes concerning grammar, clarity and accuracy of internal references and consistency in the general statutes.

Last Action: Signed by the Governor

Last Action Date: June 7, 2016

Connecticut SB00020

Title: An Act Concerning Carrying A Firearm While Intoxicated Or Under The Influence Of Alcohol.

Description: To implement the Governor's budget recommendations.

Last Action: Signed by the Governor

Last Action Date: June 6, 2016

Connecticut HB05054

Title: An Act Protecting Victims Of Domestic Violence.

Description: To implement the Governor's budget recommendations.

Last Action: Signed by the Governor

Last Action Date: May 26, 2016

District of Columbia B21-0360

Title: Neighborhood Engagement Achieves Results Act Of 2015

Description: Sequentially referred as follows: Title 2; Committee on Health and Human Services for 60 days then the entire bill to Committee on Judiciary. Law 21-125 establishes the Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement (ONSE) to engage individuals with a high risk of participating in, or being a victim of, violent criminal activity. It establishes an Office of Violence Prevention and Health Equity within the Department of Health, and establishes within the Metropolitan Police Department, a Community Crime Prevention Team Program to reduce crime and increase access to social services. It requires the ONSE to conduct data collection and analysis on outcomes and report them annually to the Council. It places social workers in MPD and requires MPD to include training on preventing biased-based policing, and the unlawful use of force. MPD is also required to collect stop and frisk data, use of force data, data regarding citizens complaints as well as in custody deaths. It expands certain personnel authority of the Chief of Police. It expands the rights of pretrial defendants and of misdemeanant inmates with regard to work, education release and good behavior. It also among other things extends the date for implementation of the microstamping requirement for semiautomatic pistols to January 1, 2018. This legislation is Subject to Appropriations. See Fiscal Impact Statement under "Other Documents" tab.

Last Action: Law Number L21-0125 Effective from June 30, 2016

Last Action Date: August 19, 2016

District of Columbia B21-0537

Title: Microstamping Implementation Temporary Amendment Act Of 2015

Description: Microstamping Implementation Temporary Amendment Act Of 2015

Last Action: Law Number L21-0093 Effective from March 23, 2016, Expires on November 3, 2016

Last Action Date: April 22, 2016

District of Columbia B21-0625

Title: Microstamping Implementation Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act Of 2016

Description: Microstamping Implementation Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act Of 2016

Last Action: Act A21-0329, Expires on June 13, 2016 Published in DC Register Vol 63 and Page 4298

Last Action Date: March 25, 2016

District of Columbia B21-0396

Title: Fiscal Year 2016 Budget Support Clarification Temporary Amendment Act Of 2015

Description: Fiscal Year 2016 Budget Support Clarification Temporary Amendment Act Of 2015

Last Action: Law Number L21-0076 Effective from February 27, 2016, Expires on October 9, 2016

Last Action Date: March 18, 2016

District of Columbia PR21-0574

Title: Microstamping Implementation Congressional Review Emergency Declaration Resolution Of 2016

Description: Microstamping Implementation Congressional Review Emergency Declaration Resolution Of 2016

Last Action: Resolution R21-0409 Effective from March 1, 2016 Published in DC Register Vol 63 and Page 3669

Last Action Date: March 11, 2016

District of Columbia B21-0609

Title: Fiscal Year 2016 Budget Support Clarification Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act Of 2016

Description: Fiscal Year 2016 Budget Support Clarification Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act Of 2016

Last Action: Act A21-0307, Expires on May 17, 2016 Published in DC Register Vol 63 and Page 2182

Last Action Date: February 26, 2016

District of Columbia PR21-0556

Title: Fiscal Year 2016 Budget Support Clarification Congressional Review Emergency Declaration Resolution Of 2016

Description: Fiscal Year 2016 Budget Support Clarification Congressional Review Emergency Declaration Resolution Of 2016

Last Action: Retained by the Council

Last Action Date: February 16, 2016

District of Columbia B21-0536

Title: Microstamping Implementation Emergency Amendment Act Of 2015

Description: Microstamping Implementation Emergency Amendment Act Of 2015

Last Action: Act A21-0258, Expires on April 5, 2016 Published in DC Register Vol 63 and Page 530

Last Action Date: January 15, 2016

District of Columbia PR21-0487

Title: Microstamping Implementation Emergency Declaration Resolution Of 2015

Description: Microstamping Implementation Emergency Declaration Resolution Of 2015

Last Action: Retained by the Council

Last Action Date: January 5, 2016

Delaware HB217

Title: An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Law Enforcement Procedure With Respect To Firearms And Firearm Related Evidence.

Description: One of the findings of the Wilmington Public Safety Strategies Commission was that the Wilmington Police Department should enhance its use of firearms investigative and intelligence tools and ballistics technology in investigating and preventing violent crime. The report went on to recommend adoption of a protocol such as the one employed by New Jersey statute in 2013 to mandate statewide the use of certain nationwide firearm and ballistics databases. This bill is modeled on the New Jersey statute. It mandates the entry of ballistics information into the National Integrated Ballistics Identification Network, and firearm information into the ATF E-Trace system and the National Crime Information Center System. This bill further directs the Department of Safety and Homeland Security, in cooperation with the Department of Justice, to develop a statewide standard protocol for the recovery and processing of firearms and firearm related evidence.

Last Action: Signed by Governor

Last Action Date: September 14, 2016

Delaware HB325

Title: An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Criminal History Background Checks In Connection With The Sale, Transfer, Or Delivery Of Firearms.

Description: This bill closes a loophole to our gun background check laws. The current loophole allows for guns to be given to a potential purchaser if the background check is delayed for 3 days or more. In some cases a gun is given to a person who should not be in possession of a firearm. This leads to law enforcement having to retrieve a gun from a person prohibited if the background check provides that a person should not have a gun.

Last Action: Signed by Governor

Last Action Date: June 22, 2016

Florida S0012

Title: Mental Health and Substance Abuse

Description: Including services provided to treatment-based mental health programs within case management funded from state revenues as an element of the state courts system; requiring assessment findings to be provided to the plan that is financially responsible for a child's care in residential treatment under certain circumstances; specifying certain persons who are prohibited from being appointed as a person's guardian advocate; authorizing a court to make a determination of involuntary outpatient services, etc.

Last Action: Chapter No. 2016-241, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 373 (Ch. 2016-80), CS/CS/CS/HB 439 (Ch. 2016-127), HB 5101 (Ch. 2016-65)

Last Action Date: April 15, 2016

Florida S0436

Title: Crime of Making Threats of Terror or Violence

Description: Creating the crime of falsely reporting the use of firearms in a violent manner against a person or persons; defining the terms "family member of a person" and "law enforcement officer", etc.

Last Action: Chapter No. 2016-156

Last Action Date: March 31, 2016

Florida H0439

Title: Mental Health Services in the Criminal Justice System

Description: Expanding eligibility for military veterans and servicemembers court programs; authorizing the creation of treatment-based mental health court programs; creating the Forensic Hospital Diversion Pilot Program; authorizing courts to order certain offenders on probation or community control to postadjudicatory mental health court programs, etc.

Last Action: Chapter No. 2016-127, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/SB 12 (Ch. 2016-241)

Last Action Date: March 28, 2016

Florida H4009

Title: Slungshot

Description: Deletes provisions prohibiting manufacture or sale of instrument or weapon usually known as slungshot; revises definition of term "concealed weapon" to delete inclusion of slungshot; deletes provision prohibiting dealer in arms from selling or transferring slungshot to minor.

Last Action: Chapter No. 2016-106

Last Action Date: March 24, 2016

Florida S0386

Title: Expunction of Records of Minors

Description: Creating an exception for specified minors who, before attaining 21 years of age, had a criminal history record expunged; authorizing specified minors to apply for expunction of a criminal history record under certain circumstances; deleting a limitation on the period of time within which a minor must submit an application for prearrest or postarrest diversion expunction to the Department of Law Enforcement after successful completion of the diversion program, etc.

Last Action: Chapter No. 2016-42

Last Action Date: March 10, 2016

Florida S0130

Title: Discharging a Firearm

Description: Prohibiting the recreational discharge of a firearm in certain residential areas; providing criminal penalties; providing exceptions, etc.

Last Action: Chapter No. 2016-12

Last Action Date: February 25, 2016

Georgia SB332

Title: Public Order and Safety; clarify the judges and justices who are exempt; various weapon carry laws and prohibitions

Description: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-11-130 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions from Code Sections 16-11-126 through 16-11-127.2, so as to clarify the judges and Justices who are exempt from various weapons carry laws and prohibitions; to amend Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to drivers' licenses, so as to provide for the issuance of personal identification cards to certain judges and Justices of the federal and state judiciary who are exempt from various weapons carry laws and prohibitions; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for fees; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Last Action: Effective Date

Last Action Date: July 1, 2016

Georgia HB792

Title: Firearms; carrying, possession, and use of electroshock weapons by persons who are students or who are employed at a public institution; authorize

Description: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 4 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to carrying and possession of firearms, so as to authorize the carrying, possession, and use of electroshock weapons by persons who are students or who are employed at a public institution of postsecondary education; to provide for a definition; to provide for conditions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Last Action: Effective Date

Last Action Date: July 1, 2016

Georgia SB270

Title: Firearms; authorize qualified retired law enforcement officers to carry handgun anywhere within this state

Description: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 4 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to carrying and possession of firearms, so as to authorize persons who are qualified retired law enforcement officers to carry a handgun anywhere within this state; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Last Action: Effective Date

Last Action Date: May 3, 2016

Hawaii SB2954

Title: Criminal History Record Checks; Police; Permits to Acquire Firearms; Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center; Database Management

Description: Authorizes county police departments to enroll firearms applicants and individuals who are registering their firearms into a criminal record monitoring service used to alert police when an owner of a firearm is arrested for a criminal offense anywhere in the country. Authorizes the Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center to access firearm registration data. (SB2954 HD1)

Last Action: Act 108, 06/22/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1209).

Last Action Date: June 23, 2016

Hawaii HB2632

Title: Firearms Disqualification; Mental Illness; Police

Description: Requires firearms owners who have been disqualified from owning a firearm and ammunition due to a diagnosis of significant behavioral, emotional, or mental disorder, or due to emergency or involuntary hospitalization to a psychiatric facility, to immediately surrender their firearms and ammunition to the Chief of Police. Allows the Chief of Police to seize firearms and ammunition if a disqualified individual fails to surrender the firearms and ammunition after receiving written notice of the disqualification. (HB2632 CD1)

Last Action: Act 110, 06/22/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1211).

Last Action Date: June 23, 2016

Hawaii HB625

Title: Firearms Possession; Misdemeanor Stalking and Sexual Assault

Description: Specifies that harassment by stalking and sexual assault are among the offenses that disqualify a person from owning, possessing, or controlling any firearm or ammunition. (SD1)

Last Action: Act 109, 06/22/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1210).

Last Action Date: June 23, 2016

Hawaii HB2448

Title: Revision Bill

Description: Amends various provisions of the Hawaii Revised Statutes and the Session Laws of Hawaii for the purposes of correcting errors and references, clarifying language, and deleting obsolete or unnecessary provisions. (SD1)

Last Action: Act 055, on 06/06/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1156).

Last Action Date: June 8, 2016

Hawaii SB2916

Title: Public Safety; Firearms; Parole; Reincarceration

Description: Includes misdemeanor offenses under chapter 134, Hawaii Revised Statutes, relating to firearms, ammunition, and dangerous weapons, to the offenses that disqualify retaken and reimprisoned parolees from provisions regarding reincarceration and credit for time served. (SB2916 HD1)

Last Action: Act 034, 04/29/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1134).

Last Action Date: May 2, 2016

Iowa HF2283

Title: A bill for an act relating to carrying a firearm while operating or riding on a snowmobile or an all-terrain vehicle. Effective 7-1-16.

Description: A bill for an act relating to carrying a firearm while operating or riding on a snowmobile or an all-terrain vehicle. Effective 7-1-16.

Last Action: Signed by Governor. H.J. 607.

Last Action Date: April 6, 2016

Iowa HF2279

Title: A bill for an act relating to possessing and transferring firearm suppressors, providing penalties, and including effective date provisions. Effective 3-31-16.

Description: A bill for an act relating to possessing and transferring firearm suppressors, providing penalties, and including effective date provisions. Effective 3-31-16.

Last Action: Signed by Governor. H.J. 587.

Last Action Date: March 31, 2016

Iowa SF2189

Title: A bill for an act relating to nonsubstantive Code corrections. (Formerly SSB 3111.) Effective 7-1-16.

Description: A bill for an act relating to nonsubstantive Code corrections. (Formerly SSB 3111.) Effective 7-1-16.

Last Action: Signed by Governor. S.J. 589.

Last Action Date: March 23, 2016

Idaho S1389

Title: Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding concealed weapons; and regarding prohibited conduct.

Description: CONCEALED WEAPONS - Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding concealed weapons; and regarding prohibited conduct.

Last Action: Signed by Governor on 03/24/16 Session Law Chapter 208 Effective: 07/01/2016

Last Action Date: March 24, 2016

Illinois HR1349

Title: GUN VIOLENCE - CDC STUDY

Description: Urges the members of the 114th Congress to appropriate funding to allow the CDC to recognize and study gun violence as a public health crisis. Commends the action of the American Medical Association in officially recognizing gun violence as a public health crisis requiring action by the federal government.

Last Action: Resolution Adopted

Last Action Date: November 16, 2016

Illinois HB6303

Title: CRIM CD-FIREARMS TRAFFICKING

Description: Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Creates the offense of firearms trafficking. Provides that a person commits the offense when he or she has not been issued a currently valid Firearm Owner's Identification Card and knowingly brings, or causes to be brought, into the State, a firearm or firearm ammunition, or both, for the purpose of sale, delivery, or transfer to any other person or with the intent to sell, deliver, or transfer the firearm or firearm ammunition to any other person. Provides that firearms trafficking is a Class 1 felony for which the person, if sentenced to a term of imprisonment, shall be sentenced to not less than 4 years and not more than 20 years. Provides that firearms trafficking by a person who has been previously convicted of firearms trafficking, gunrunning, or a felony offense for the unlawful sale, delivery, or transfer of a firearm or firearm ammunition in this State or another jurisdiction is a Class X felony. Amends the Unified Code of Corrections. Provides that a period of probation, a term of periodic imprisonment or conditional discharge shall not be imposed when the person has been found guilty of firearms trafficking involving both a firearm and firearm ammunition. Provides that the court shall sentence the offender to not less than the minimum term of imprisonment for the offense. Effective immediately.

Last Action: Public Act . . . . . . . . . 99-0885

Last Action Date: August 23, 2016

Illinois SB2947

Title: CRIM CD-EMS-DEFINITION

Description: Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Redefines various statutes concerning bodily harm directed against emergency medical services personnel. Changes various references from "emergency medical technician" to "emergency medical services personnel" in the Bodily Harm and Deadly Weapons Article of the Code. Effective immediately.

Last Action: Public Act . . . . . . . . . 99-0816

Last Action Date: August 15, 2016

Illinois HB6331

Title: FOID-REVOKE-ORDER OF PROTECT

Description: Amends the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act. Provides that the Department of State Police also has authority to deny an application for or to revoke and seize a Firearm Owner's Identification Card previously issued under the Act if the Department finds that the applicant or the person to whom the card was issued is or was at the time of issuance: (1) a person who is subject to an order of protection, or similar protective order entered by another state, tribal, or territorial court; or (2) a person who is subject to a stalking no contact order prohibiting him or her from possessing a firearm. Provides that in counties with more than 3,000,000 inhabitants, in conjunction with the service of the protective order, the sheriff may serve a notice of revocation on behalf of the Department of State Police if the revocation is based on the issuance of an order of protection or of a stalking no contact order that prohibits the person from possessing a firearm. Provides that if the person is served by the sheriff with a notice of revocation based on the issuance of an order of protection or of a stalking no contact order that prohibits the person from possessing a firearm, establishes procedures for the person to surrender his or her firearms and Firearm Owner's Identification Card.

Last Action: Public Act . . . . . . . . . 99-0787

Last Action Date: August 12, 2016

Illinois SB2213

Title: FOID CARD-MENTAL DISABILITY

Description: Amends the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act. Provides that upon adjudication of any individual as a person with a mental disability or a finding that a person has been involuntarily admitted, the circuit court clerk shall (rather than the court shall direct the circuit court clerk to) immediately notify the Department of State Police, Firearm Owner's Identification (FOID) department. Provides that beginning July 1, 2016, and each July 1 and December 30 of every year thereafter, the court shall direct the circuit court clerk to notify the Department of State Police, Firearm Owner's Identification (FOID) department if the court has not adjudicated any individual as a person with a mentally disability within the preceding 6 months. Provides that any clerk who knowingly fails to perform these duties is guilty of a petty offense and shall be fined by the court not exceeding $100, and for any subsequent offense he or she is guilty of a Class A misdemeanor and if convicted may be removed from office by the court. Effective immediately.

Last Action: Public Act . . . . . . . . . 99-0696

Last Action Date: July 29, 2016

Illinois HB5540

Title: FIRST 2016 GENERAL REVISORY

Description: Creates the First 2016 General Revisory Act. Combines multiple versions of Sections amended by more than one Public Act. Renumbers Sections of various Acts to eliminate duplication. Corrects obsolete cross-references and technical errors. Makes stylistic changes. Effective immediately.

Last Action: Public Act . . . . . . . . . 99-0642

Last Action Date: July 28, 2016

Illinois HR1136

Title: RAIL FREIGHT FIREARM LAWS

Description: Urges Congress to strengthen national freight laws for cars carrying firearms across state lines or pass a law prohibiting the transport of firearms by rail freight car.

Last Action: Resolution Adopted as Amended

Last Action Date: June 30, 2016

Indiana HB1085

Title: Firearms and certification. Defines "chief law enforcement officer" as an official whose certification is required under federal law for a person to manufacture or transfer certain firearms, and requires a chief law enforcement officer to issue a requested certification unless the person requesting the certification is: (1) prohibited by law from receiving or possessing a firearm; or (2) the subject of a proceeding that could result in the person being prohibited by law from receiving or possessing a firearm. Requires a chief law enforcement officer who denies a request for certification to explain the reasons for the denial in writing.

Description: Firearms and certification. Defines "chief law enforcement officer" as an official whose certification is required under federal law for a person to manufacture or transfer certain firearms, and requires a chief law enforcement officer to issue a requested certification unless the person requesting the certification is: (1) prohibited by law from receiving or possessing a firearm; or (2) the subject of a proceeding that could result in the person being prohibited by law from receiving or possessing a firearm. Requires a chief law enforcement officer who denies a request for certification to explain the reasons for the denial in writing.

Last Action: Public Law 66

Last Action Date: March 21, 2016

Kansas HB2502

Title: Regulation of the possession of firearms.

Description: Regulation of the possession of firearms.

Last Action: House Approved by Governor on Wednesday, May 11 , 2016

Last Action Date: June 1, 2016

Kentucky HB124

Title: AN ACT relating to law enforcement.

Description: Amend KRS 16.220 to allow funds from the sale of confiscated firearms to be used to purchase body-worn cameras and establish guidelines therefor.

Last Action: signed by Governor (Acts, ch. 95)

Last Action Date: April 13, 2016

Kentucky HB314

Title: AN ACT relating to weapons carried by current and retired peace officers and declaring an emergency.

Description: Create a new section of KRS Chapter 237 to allow authorized off-duty and retired peace officers to carry concealed firearms at any location where on-duty officers may carry fireamrs; EMERGENCY.

Last Action: signed by Governor (Acts, ch. 106)

Last Action Date: April 13, 2016

Kentucky HB40

Title: AN ACT relating to criminal records.

Description: Amend KRS 431.076 to expand the scope of an expungement motion under that statute to include felonies referred to a grand jury where no indictment ensues; amend KRS 431.078 to expand that statute's expungement process to include Class D felonies; amend KRS 527.040 to expressly provide that an expunged felony does not trigger the application of that statute; create a new section of KRS Chapter 413 to prohibit the introduction of information pertaining to an expunged conviction as evidence in a civil suit or administrative proceeding alleging negligent hiring or licensing.

Last Action: signed by Governor (Acts, ch. 094)

Last Action Date: April 12, 2016

Louisiana HB140

Title: Adds current and retired attorney generals and designated assistant attorneys general to list of officials who can carry concealed weapons

Description: Adds current and retired attorney generals and designated assistant attorneys general to list of officials who can carry concealed weapons

Last Action: Effective date: 08/01/2016.

Last Action Date: June 17, 2016

Louisiana HB223

Title: Provides with respect to illegal carrying of weapons

Description: Provides with respect to illegal carrying of weapons

Last Action: Effective date: 08/01/2016.

Last Action Date: June 17, 2016

Louisiana HB1155

Title: Provides with respect to temporary concealed carry permits for certain victims of domestic violence (EN INCREASE SD RV See Note)

Description: Provides with respect to temporary concealed carry permits for certain victims of domestic violence (EN INCREASE SD RV See Note)

Last Action: Effective date: 08/01/2016.

Last Action Date: June 9, 2016

Louisiana HB135

Title: Provides for the reporting of information concerning persons prohibited from possessing firearms

Description: Provides for the reporting of information concerning persons prohibited from possessing firearms

Last Action: Effective date: 08/01/2016.

Last Action Date: June 9, 2016

Louisiana SB102

Title: Provides relative to firearm-free zones. (8/1/16)

Description: Provides relative to firearm-free zones. (8/1/16)

Last Action: Effective date 8/1/2016.

Last Action Date: June 2, 2016

Louisiana SB153

Title: Removes certain provisions regarding prosecution of the possession of a firearm with obliterated, removed, changed or altered number or mark which were declared unconstitutional. (8/1/16)

Description: Removes certain provisions regarding prosecution of the possession of a firearm with obliterated, removed, changed or altered number or mark which were declared unconstitutional. (8/1/16)

Last Action: Effective date 8/1/2016.

Last Action Date: June 2, 2016

Louisiana HB142

Title: Provides with respect to eligibility requirement for concealed carry permits

Description: Provides with respect to eligibility requirement for concealed carry permits

Last Action: Effective date: 08/01/2016.

Last Action Date: May 26, 2016

Louisiana HB624

Title: Provides with respect to the reporting of certain judicial proceedings regarding the possession of firearms

Description: Provides with respect to the reporting of certain judicial proceedings regarding the possession of firearms

Last Action: Effective date: 08/01/2016.

Last Action Date: May 19, 2016

Louisiana HB304

Title: Provides with respect to cost of concealed handgun permit for veterans (EN DECREASE SD RV See Note)

Description: Provides with respect to cost of concealed handgun permit for veterans (EN DECREASE SD RV See Note)

Last Action: Effective date: 08/01/2016.

Last Action Date: May 10, 2016

Maryland SB603

Title: Criminal Law - Pretrial Release - Prior Crimes

Description: Prohibiting a District Court commissioner from authorizing the pretrial release of a defendant charged with a crime of violence if the defendant has previously been convicted of a specified crime; and prohibiting a District Court commissioner from authorizing release of a defendant charged with a specified crime if the defendant has previously been convicted of a crime of violence.

Last Action: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 567

Last Action Date: May 19, 2016

Maryland HB312

Title: Public Safety - Renewal of Handgun Permits - Fingerprinting

Description: Specifying that a person who applies for the renewal of a handgun permit is not required to be fingerprinted except under specified circumstances.

Last Action: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 618

Last Action Date: May 19, 2016

Maryland SB507

Title: Annual Curative Bill

Description: Generally curing previous Acts of the General Assembly with possible title or other defects.

Last Action: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 9

Last Action Date: March 14, 2016

Maine LD1603

Title: An Act To Implement the Recommendations of the Criminal Law Advisory Commission Relative to the Maine Criminal Code and Related Statutes

Description: An Act To Implement the Recommendations of the Criminal Law Advisory Commission Relative to the Maine Criminal Code and Related Statutes

Last Action: On Motion by Senator HAMPER of Oxford taken from the SPECIAL APPROPRIATIONS TABLE. PASSED TO BE ENACTED in concurrence

Last Action Date: April 12, 2016

Maine LD1572

Title: An Act To Ensure Nondiscrimination against Gun Owners in Certain Federally Subsidized Housing

Description: An Act To Ensure Nondiscrimination against Gun Owners in Certain Federally Subsidized Housing

Last Action: PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.

Last Action Date: April 1, 2016

Michigan HB4535

Title: Weapons; licensing; requirement to obtain a license to purchase, carry, possess, use, or transport a pistol; exempt law enforcement officers. Amends sec. 2a of 1927 PA 372 (MCL 28.422a).

Description: Weapons; licensing; requirement to obtain a license to purchase, carry, possess, use, or transport a pistol; exempt law enforcement officers. Amends sec. 2a of 1927 PA 372 (MCL 28.422a).

Last Action: Assigned Pa 6'16 With Immediate Effect

Last Action Date: February 3, 2016

Michigan SR0128

Title: A resolution to urge the United States Congress to overturn recent executive actions put forth by the President concerning gun control.

Description: A resolution to urge the United States Congress to overturn recent executive actions put forth by the President concerning gun control.

Last Action: Adopted

Last Action Date: January 13, 2016

Minnesota SF3113

Title: Revisor's bill

Description: Revisor's bill

Last Action: Governor approval

Last Action Date: May 22, 2016

Missouri SB656

Title: Modifies provisions relating to county sheriffs, self defense, unlawful use of weapons, and concealed carry permits

Description: Modifies provisions relating to county sheriffs, self defense, unlawful use of weapons, and concealed carry permits

Last Action: Legislature voted to override Governor's veto

Last Action Date: September 14, 2016

Missouri HB1765

Title: Changes provisions relating to judicial proceedings

Description: Changes provisions relating to judicial proceedings

Last Action: Delivered to Secretary of State (G)

Last Action Date: July 13, 2016

Mississippi HB786

Title: "Mississippi Church Protection Act"; create.

Description: An Act To Create The "mississippi Church Protection Act"; To Amend Section 45-9-101, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; To Amend Section 97-37-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The List Of Defenses For A Person Indicted Or Charged For A Violation Of The Provision Of Law Regulating The Use Of Firearms; To Amend Section 97-3-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Killing A Person While Acting As A Participant Of A Church Or Place Of Worship Security Team Is Justifiable Homicide; To Prohibit Enforcement Of Unconstitutional Federal Rules And Orders; And For Related Purposes.

Last Action: Approved by Governor

Last Action Date: April 15, 2016

Mississippi HB1300

Title: Sport-shooting ranges; provide guidelines.

Description: An Act To Amend Section 17-25-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide Guidelines For Sport-shooting Ranges; And For Related Purposes.

Last Action: Approved by Governor

Last Action Date: April 11, 2016

Mississippi SB2313

Title: Silencers on firearms; revise prohibition.

Description: An Act To Amend Section 97-37-31, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Prohibition On Silencers On Firearms; And For Related Purposes.

Last Action: Approved by Governor

Last Action Date: April 5, 2016

Nebraska LB190

Title: Change concealed handgun permit application provisions

Description: Change concealed handgun permit application provisions

Last Action: Approved by Governor on February 11, 2016

Last Action Date: February 11, 2016

New Hampshire HB500

Title: Repealing the prohibition on the use of silencing devices for taking wildlife.

Description: Repealing the prohibition on the use of silencing devices for taking wildlife.

Last Action: Signed by Governor Hassan 06/10/2016; Chapter 234; Eff. 6/10/2016

Last Action Date: June 20, 2016

New Jersey SCR117

Title: Prohibits adoption of State Police proposed rule expanding justifiable need standard for issuing handgun carry permits.

Description: Prohibits adoption of State Police proposed rule expanding justifiable need standard for issuing handgun carry permits.

Last Action: Filed with Secretary of State

Last Action Date: December 19, 2016

New Jersey S2337

Title: Permits law enforcement agencies to buy firearms directly from manufacturers; clarifies permits and identification cards not required.*

Description: Permits law enforcement agencies to buy firearms directly from manufacturers; clarifies permits and identification cards not required.*

Last Action: Approved P.L.2016, c.74.

Last Action Date: December 5, 2016

New Jersey SCR101

Title: Determines that State Police rule to expand definition of justtifiable need for purpose of handgun carry permit is inconsistent with legislative intent.*

Description: Determines that State Police rule to expand definition of justtifiable need for purpose of handgun carry permit is inconsistent with legislative intent.*

Last Action: Filed with Secretary of State

Last Action Date: June 16, 2016

New Mexico HB336

Title: Public Peace, Health, Safety & Welfare

Description: Public Peace, Health, Safety & Welfare

Last Action: [LD 22] Signed by the Governor - Chapter 10

Last Action Date: February 9, 2016

Ohio SB199

Title: Permits active duty armed forces to conceal carry

Description: To amend sections 109.731, 311.42, 1547.69, 2923.11, 2923.12, 2923.121, 2923.122, 2923.123, 2923.126, 2923.16, and 2923.21 and to enact sections 2923.1210 and 5103.132 of the Revised Code to specify that an active duty member of the U.S. Armed Forces: (1) does not need a concealed handgun license to carry a handgun concealed if the member is carrying valid military identification and documentation of successful completion of specified firearms training; and (2) may be sold or furnished a handgun if the member has received specified firearms training; to prohibit a business entity from having a policy that prohibits a concealed handgun licensee from transporting or storing a firearm in the person's motor vehicle; to modify the prohibition against carrying a concealed handgun onto institutions of higher education, day-care facilities, aircraft, certain government facilities, public areas of airport terminals, and school safety zones; to allow a sheriff to use concealed handgun license fee revenue to purchase ammunition and firearms; and to authorize certain children's crisis care facilities to maintain firearms.

Last Action: Concurred in House amendments

Last Action Date: December 8, 2016

Ohio SB97

Title: Addresses firearm penalties and various criminal sentencing

Description: To amend sections 2152.17, 2901.08, 2923.14, 2929.13, 2929.14, 2929.20, 2929.201, 2941.141, 2941.144, 2941.145, 2941.146, and 2941.1412 and to enact sections 2923.132 and 2941.1424 of the Revised Code to increase by 50% the mandatory prison term for an offender who is convicted of a firearm specification and previously has been convicted of a firearm specification; to prohibit violent career criminals from knowingly acquiring, having, carrying, or using any firearm or dangerous ordnance; to require a mandatory prison term for a violent career criminal convicted of committing a violent felony offense while armed with a firearm; to correct a provision regarding delinquent child dispositions for specifications; to provide certain prisoners credit for time spent in jail in determining eligibility to apply for judicial release; and to specify that no presentence investigation report is required for shock probation to be granted to an offender convicted of an offense before July 1, 1996.

Last Action: Effective 9/14/16

Last Action Date: September 14, 2016

Oklahoma HB2348

Title: Military; modifying various sections; effective date.

Description: Military; modifying various sections; effective date.

Last Action: Approved by Governor 05/09/2016

Last Action Date: May 9, 2016

Oklahoma SB959

Title: Firearms; carrying a concealed weapon; clarifying definitions; modifying requirements. Effective date.

Description: Firearms; carrying a concealed weapon; clarifying definitions; modifying requirements. Effective date.

Last Action: Approved by Governor 05/05/2016

Last Action Date: May 5, 2016

Oklahoma SB1036

Title: School personnel; relating to Open Records Act; exempting certain names from disclosure of carrying firearms. Effective date. Emergency.

Description: School personnel; relating to Open Records Act; exempting certain names from disclosure of carrying firearms. Effective date. Emergency.

Last Action: Approved by Governor 05/04/2016

Last Action Date: May 4, 2016

Oklahoma SB1159

Title: Weapons; modifying inclusions. Effective date.

Description: Weapons; modifying inclusions. Effective date.

Last Action: Approved by Governor 04/26/2016

Last Action Date: April 27, 2016

Oklahoma HB3201

Title: Multiple versions of statutes; amending, merging, consolidating and repealing multiple versions of statutes; emergency.

Description: Multiple versions of statutes; amending, merging, consolidating and repealing multiple versions of statutes; emergency.

Last Action: Approved by Governor 04/26/2016

Last Action Date: April 26, 2016

Oklahoma SB1057

Title: Firearms and municipality immunity; clarifying language; making allowances; modifying inclusions. Effective date.

Description: Firearms and municipality immunity; clarifying language; making allowances; modifying inclusions. Effective date.

Last Action: Approved by Governor 04/07/2016

Last Action Date: April 7, 2016

Pennsylvania HB1496

Title: In firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for persons not to possess, use, manufacture, control, sell or transfer firearms.

Description: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for persons not to possess, use, manufacture, control, sell or transfer firearms.

Last Action: Act No. 134

Last Action Date: November 3, 2016

Pennsylvania SB166

Title: In criminal history record information, further providing for general regulations and providing for order for limited access; and, in governance of the system, providing for petition for expungement or order for limited access fee.

Description: An Act amending Titles 18 (Crimes and Offenses) and 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in criminal history record information, further providing for general regulations and providing for order for limited access; and, in governance of the system, providing for petition for expungement or order for limited access fee.

Last Action: Act No. 5

Last Action Date: February 16, 2016

Rhode Island H7200

Title: 2016

Description: Makes a number of technical amendments to the general laws, prepared at the recommendation of the Law Revision Office. Article I of the act includes the statutory construction bill. Article II of the act contains reenactments of selected general laws.

Last Action: Effective without Governor's signature

Last Action Date: July 26, 2016

Rhode Island S2492

Title: Weapons

Description: Requires any person convicted of a felony domestic offense be ordered by the court to surrender all firearms in their possession, care, custody or control to either the state/local police or federally licensed firearms dlr and file proof with the court.

Last Action: Signed by Governor

Last Action Date: June 30, 2016

Rhode Island H7283

Title: Weapons

Description: Requires any person convicted of a felony domestic offense be ordered by the court to surrender all firearms in their possession, care, custody or control to either the state/local police or federally licensed firearms dlr and file proof with the court.

Last Action: Signed by Governor

Last Action Date: June 30, 2016

South Carolina H3799

Title: Concealed weapons permit

Description: Provide That South Carolina Shall Recognize Concealed Weapon Permits Issued By Georgia And North Carolina Under Certain Circumstances

Last Action: Act No. 223

Last Action Date: June 9, 2016

South Dakota HB1190

Title: Enhance customer convenience in firearms transactions, improve public safety, and provide for the issuance of an additional concealed pistol permit.

Description: Enhance customer convenience in firearms transactions, improve public safety, and provide for the issuance of an additional concealed pistol permit.

Last Action: Signed by the Governor on March 16, 2016 H.J. 881

Last Action Date: March 29, 2016

South Dakota HB1138

Title: Revise provisions related to the enhanced permit to carry a concealed pistol.

Description: Revise provisions related to the enhanced permit to carry a concealed pistol.

Last Action: Signed by the Governor on March 10, 2016 H.J. 865

Last Action Date: March 10, 2016

Tennessee HB1736

Title: As enacted, permits full-time employees of state public colleges or universities who possess handgun carry permit to carry a handgun while on property owned, operated, or controlled by the employing college or university if certain requirements are met. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 49.

Description: As enacted, permits full-time employees of state public colleges or universities who possess handgun carry permit to carry a handgun while on property owned, operated, or controlled by the employing college or university if certain requirements are met. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 49.

Last Action: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 1061

Last Action Date: May 5, 2016

Tennessee HB1749

Title: As enacted, imposes a reduced fee for a lifetime handgun carry permit for certain retired federal, state, and local law enforcement officers. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1351.

Description: As enacted, imposes a reduced fee for a lifetime handgun carry permit for certain retired federal, state, and local law enforcement officers. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1351.

Last Action: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 1037

Last Action Date: May 5, 2016

Tennessee SB1665

Title: As enacted, imposes a reduced fee for a lifetime handgun carry permit for certain retired federal, state, and local law enforcement officers. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1351.

Description: As enacted, imposes a reduced fee for a lifetime handgun carry permit for certain retired federal, state, and local law enforcement officers. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1351.

Last Action: Pub. Ch. 1037

Last Action Date: May 5, 2016

Tennessee SB2376

Title: As enacted, permits full-time employees of state public colleges or universities who possess handgun carry permit to carry a handgun while on property owned, operated, or controlled by the employing college or university if certain requirements are met. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 49.

Description: As enacted, permits full-time employees of state public colleges or universities who possess handgun carry permit to carry a handgun while on property owned, operated, or controlled by the employing college or university if certain requirements are met. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 49.

Last Action: Pub. Ch. 1061

Last Action Date: May 5, 2016

Tennessee SB2249

Title: As enacted, authorizes local boards of education in Pickett and Wayne counties to adopt a policy allowing the director of schools, in consultation with the principal of each school, to authorize and select employees who may carry a concealed handgun within and on the grounds of the school to which the person is assigned; establishes related requirements. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 49, Chapter 6.

Description: As enacted, authorizes local boards of education in Pickett and Wayne counties to adopt a policy allowing the director of schools, in consultation with the principal of each school, to authorize and select employees who may carry a concealed handgun within and on the grounds of the school to which the person is assigned; establishes related requirements. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 49, Chapter 6.

Last Action: Pub. Ch. 1049

Last Action Date: May 5, 2016

Tennessee SB2533

Title: As enacted, allows the Tennessee POST commission to deny a retired law enforcement officer's application to carry as a law enforcement officer if the retired officer is prohibited from purchasing or possessing a firearm, or obtaining a handgun carry permit, or if the retired officer has certain DUI convictions. - Amends TCA Title 38, Chapter 8, Part 1.

Description: As enacted, allows the Tennessee POST commission to deny a retired law enforcement officer's application to carry as a law enforcement officer if the retired officer is prohibited from purchasing or possessing a firearm, or obtaining a handgun carry permit, or if the retired officer has certain DUI convictions. - Amends TCA Title 38, Chapter 8, Part 1.

Last Action: Pub. Ch. 1054

Last Action Date: May 5, 2016

Tennessee HB1751

Title: As enacted, authorizes local boards of education in Pickett and Wayne counties to adopt a policy allowing the director of schools, in consultation with the principal of each school, to authorize and select employees who may carry a concealed handgun within and on the grounds of the school to which the person is assigned; establishes related requirements. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 49, Chapter 6.

Description: As enacted, authorizes local boards of education in Pickett and Wayne counties to adopt a policy allowing the director of schools, in consultation with the principal of each school, to authorize and select employees who may carry a concealed handgun within and on the grounds of the school to which the person is assigned; establishes related requirements. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 49, Chapter 6.

Last Action: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 1049

Last Action Date: May 5, 2016

Tennessee SB1490

Title: As enacted, removes the five-year time frame requirement from the exemption to the handgun safety course requirement for applicants who successfully completed all handgun training of not less than four hours as required by any branch of the military within five years from the date the application for a handgun carry permit is filed. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.

Description: As enacted, removes the five-year time frame requirement from the exemption to the handgun safety course requirement for applicants who successfully completed all handgun training of not less than four hours as required by any branch of the military within five years from the date the application for a handgun carry permit is filed. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.

Last Action: Pub. Ch. 925

Last Action Date: May 2, 2016

Tennessee SB1477

Title: As enacted, reduces the fee for lifetime handgun carry permit, effective January 1, 2017, from $500 to be an amount equal to the regular carry permit fee plus $200, which under present law will equal $300 for the lifetime permit. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1351.

Description: As enacted, reduces the fee for lifetime handgun carry permit, effective January 1, 2017, from $500 to be an amount equal to the regular carry permit fee plus $200, which under present law will equal $300 for the lifetime permit. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1351.

Last Action: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 875

Last Action Date: May 2, 2016

Tennessee HB2389

Title: As enacted, prohibits law enforcement officers of this state and its political subdivisions from enforcing provisions of international law and treaties that limit gun rights under Article I, Section 26 of the state constitution. - Amends TCA Title 38 and Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.

Description: As enacted, prohibits law enforcement officers of this state and its political subdivisions from enforcing provisions of international law and treaties that limit gun rights under Article I, Section 26 of the state constitution. - Amends TCA Title 38 and Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.

Last Action: Pub. Ch. 864

Last Action Date: May 2, 2016

Tennessee SB1736

Title: As enacted, provides immunity from civil liability to a person, business, or other entity that owns, controls, or manages property and has the authority to prohibit weapons on that property by positing, with respect to any claim based on the person's, business's, or other entity's failure to adopt such a policy. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.

Description: As enacted, provides immunity from civil liability to a person, business, or other entity that owns, controls, or manages property and has the authority to prohibit weapons on that property by positing, with respect to any claim based on the person's, business's, or other entity's failure to adopt such a policy. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.

Last Action: Pub. Ch. 947

Last Action Date: May 2, 2016

Tennessee SB2395

Title: As enacted, prohibits law enforcement officers of this state and its political subdivisions from enforcing provisions of international law and treaties that limit gun rights under Article I, Section 26 of the state constitution. - Amends TCA Title 38 and Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.

Description: As enacted, prohibits law enforcement officers of this state and its political subdivisions from enforcing provisions of international law and treaties that limit gun rights under Article I, Section 26 of the state constitution. - Amends TCA Title 38 and Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.

Last Action: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 864

Last Action Date: May 2, 2016

Tennessee HB1424

Title: As enacted, reduces the fee for lifetime handgun carry permit, effective January 1, 2017, from $500 to be an amount equal to the regular carry permit fee plus $200, which under present law will equal $300 for the lifetime permit. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1351.

Description: As enacted, reduces the fee for lifetime handgun carry permit, effective January 1, 2017, from $500 to be an amount equal to the regular carry permit fee plus $200, which under present law will equal $300 for the lifetime permit. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1351.

Last Action: Pub. Ch. 875

Last Action Date: May 2, 2016

Tennessee HB2033

Title: As enacted, provides immunity from civil liability to a person, business, or other entity that owns, controls, or manages property and has the authority to prohibit weapons on that property by positing, with respect to any claim based on the person's, business's, or other entity's failure to adopt such a policy. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.

Description: As enacted, provides immunity from civil liability to a person, business, or other entity that owns, controls, or manages property and has the authority to prohibit weapons on that property by positing, with respect to any claim based on the person's, business's, or other entity's failure to adopt such a policy. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.

Last Action: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 947

Last Action Date: May 2, 2016

Tennessee HB1641

Title: As enacted, removes the five-year time frame requirement from the exemption to the handgun safety course requirement for applicants who successfully completed all handgun training of not less than four hours as required by any branch of the military within five years from the date the application for a handgun carry permit is filed. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.

Description: As enacted, removes the five-year time frame requirement from the exemption to the handgun safety course requirement for applicants who successfully completed all handgun training of not less than four hours as required by any branch of the military within five years from the date the application for a handgun carry permit is filed. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.

Last Action: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 925

Last Action Date: May 2, 2016

Tennessee HB2425

Title: As enacted, lowers the age for receiving a handgun carry permit from 21 years of age to 18 years of age for persons who are an honorably discharged or retired veteran of the U.S. armed forces or a service member on active duty status. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1351.

Description: As enacted, lowers the age for receiving a handgun carry permit from 21 years of age to 18 years of age for persons who are an honorably discharged or retired veteran of the U.S. armed forces or a service member on active duty status. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1351.

Last Action: Pub. Ch. 903

Last Action Date: May 2, 2016

Tennessee SB2238

Title: As enacted, lowers the age for receiving a handgun carry permit from 21 years of age to 18 years of age for persons who are an honorably discharged or retired veteran of the U.S. armed forces or a service member on active duty status. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1351.

Description: As enacted, lowers the age for receiving a handgun carry permit from 21 years of age to 18 years of age for persons who are an honorably discharged or retired veteran of the U.S. armed forces or a service member on active duty status. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1351.

Last Action: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 903

Last Action Date: May 2, 2016

Tennessee SB1008

Title: As enacted, permits constables who have law enforcement powers to carry firearms at all times and in all places in Tennessee that other law enforcement officers are permitted to carry firearms; requires the constable to receive, at a minimum, 40 hours initial training, within one year of election, and eight hours annual in-service training in firearms qualification administered by a certified law enforcement firearms instructor. - Amends TCA Title 8, Chapter 10 and Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.

Description: As enacted, permits constables who have law enforcement powers to carry firearms at all times and in all places in Tennessee that other law enforcement officers are permitted to carry firearms; requires the constable to receive, at a minimum, 40 hours initial training, within one year of election, and eight hours annual in-service training in firearms qualification administered by a certified law enforcement firearms instructor. - Amends TCA Title 8, Chapter 10 and Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.

Last Action: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 746

Last Action Date: April 26, 2016

Tennessee SB1991

Title: As enacted, prohibits public postsecondary institutions from taking any adverse action against an employee or student solely for such person's lawful transportation and storage of a firearm or ammunition in the person's parked motor vehicle. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13 and Title 49, Chapter 7, Part 1.

Description: As enacted, prohibits public postsecondary institutions from taking any adverse action against an employee or student solely for such person's lawful transportation and storage of a firearm or ammunition in the person's parked motor vehicle. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13 and Title 49, Chapter 7, Part 1.

Last Action: Pub. Ch. 806

Last Action Date: April 26, 2016

Tennessee HB1094

Title: As enacted, permits constables who have law enforcement powers to carry firearms at all times and in all places in Tennessee that other law enforcement officers are permitted to carry firearms; requires the constable to receive, at a minimum, 40 hours initial training, within one year of election, and eight hours annual in-service training in firearms qualification administered by a certified law enforcement firearms instructor. - Amends TCA Title 8, Chapter 10 and Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.

Description: As enacted, permits constables who have law enforcement powers to carry firearms at all times and in all places in Tennessee that other law enforcement officers are permitted to carry firearms; requires the constable to receive, at a minimum, 40 hours initial training, within one year of election, and eight hours annual in-service training in firearms qualification administered by a certified law enforcement firearms instructor. - Amends TCA Title 8, Chapter 10 and Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.

Last Action: Pub. Ch. 746

Last Action Date: April 26, 2016

Tennessee SB1760

Title: As enacted, creates civil immunity for certain members of the national guard who use force against another, including by discharging a personally owned firearm, in certain situations. - Amends TCA Title 58, Chapter 1.

Description: As enacted, creates civil immunity for certain members of the national guard who use force against another, including by discharging a personally owned firearm, in certain situations. - Amends TCA Title 58, Chapter 1.

Last Action: Pub. Ch. 778

Last Action Date: April 26, 2016

Tennessee SB1921

Title: As enacted, requires the instant check unit of the TBI to contact the agency making an entry of an order of protection into the national crime information center within one day if the subject of the order of protection attempts to purchase a firearm. - Amends TCA Title 36, Chapter 3, Part 6; Title 38, Chapter 6 and Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.

Description: As enacted, requires the instant check unit of the TBI to contact the agency making an entry of an order of protection into the national crime information center within one day if the subject of the order of protection attempts to purchase a firearm. - Amends TCA Title 36, Chapter 3, Part 6; Title 38, Chapter 6 and Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.

Last Action: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 729

Last Action Date: April 26, 2016

Tennessee SB1559

Title: As enacted, authorizes the board or governing entity, or the chief administrative officer, of a private K-12 school or private institution of higher education to implement a handgun carry policy that either allows or prohibits the carrying of a handgun on the grounds or buildings of a private K-12 school or private university by a person who has a handgun carry permit. - Amends TCA Title 39; Title 49, Chapter 7, Part 1 and Title 49, Chapter 50, Part 8.

Description: As enacted, authorizes the board or governing entity, or the chief administrative officer, of a private K-12 school or private institution of higher education to implement a handgun carry policy that either allows or prohibits the carrying of a handgun on the grounds or buildings of a private K-12 school or private university by a person who has a handgun carry permit. - Amends TCA Title 39; Title 49, Chapter 7, Part 1 and Title 49, Chapter 50, Part 8.

Last Action: Pub. Ch. 698

Last Action Date: April 26, 2016

Tennessee HB2131

Title: As enacted, prohibits public postsecondary institutions from taking any adverse action against an employee or student solely for such person's lawful transportation and storage of a firearm or ammunition in the person's parked motor vehicle. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13 and Title 49, Chapter 7, Part 1.

Description: As enacted, prohibits public postsecondary institutions from taking any adverse action against an employee or student solely for such person's lawful transportation and storage of a firearm or ammunition in the person's parked motor vehicle. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13 and Title 49, Chapter 7, Part 1.

Last Action: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 806

Last Action Date: April 26, 2016

Tennessee HB1929

Title: As enacted, creates civil immunity for certain members of the national guard who use force against another, including by discharging a personally owned firearm, in certain situations. - Amends TCA Title 58, Chapter 1.

Description: As enacted, creates civil immunity for certain members of the national guard who use force against another, including by discharging a personally owned firearm, in certain situations. - Amends TCA Title 58, Chapter 1.

Last Action: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 778

Last Action Date: April 26, 2016

Tennessee SB2566

Title: As enacted, makes various changes to handgun carry permits, including extending permit renewals to occur every eight years and lowering the initial application fee from $115 to $100. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1351.

Description: As enacted, makes various changes to handgun carry permits, including extending permit renewals to occur every eight years and lowering the initial application fee from $115 to $100. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1351.

Last Action: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 736

Last Action Date: April 26, 2016

Tennessee HB1644

Title: As enacted, authorizes the board or governing entity, or the chief administrative officer, of a private K-12 school or private institution of higher education to implement a handgun carry policy that either allows or prohibits the carrying of a handgun on the grounds or buildings of a private K-12 school or private university by a person who has a handgun carry permit. - Amends TCA Title 39; Title 49, Chapter 7, Part 1 and Title 49, Chapter 50, Part 8.

Description: As enacted, authorizes the board or governing entity, or the chief administrative officer, of a private K-12 school or private institution of higher education to implement a handgun carry policy that either allows or prohibits the carrying of a handgun on the grounds or buildings of a private K-12 school or private university by a person who has a handgun carry permit. - Amends TCA Title 39; Title 49, Chapter 7, Part 1 and Title 49, Chapter 50, Part 8.

Last Action: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 698

Last Action Date: April 26, 2016

Tennessee HB2575

Title: As enacted, makes various changes to handgun carry permits, including extending permit renewals to occur every eight years and lowering the initial application fee from $115 to $100. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1351.

Description: As enacted, makes various changes to handgun carry permits, including extending permit renewals to occur every eight years and lowering the initial application fee from $115 to $100. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1351.

Last Action: Pub. Ch. 736

Last Action Date: April 26, 2016

Tennessee HB0682

Title: As enacted, rewrites the minimum requirements for phrases and symbols on signs prohibiting firearms in certain places open to the public. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.

Description: As enacted, rewrites the minimum requirements for phrases and symbols on signs prohibiting firearms in certain places open to the public. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.

Last Action: Pub. Ch. 638

Last Action Date: April 5, 2016

Tennessee HB1750

Title: As enacted, specifies that the authorization for a law enforcement officer to carry firearms at all times, regardless of the officer's regular duties, unless otherwise prohibited by federal law, court order, or otherwise by law, applies to a sheriff who has been certified by the POST commission, and a deputy sheriff employed by a county as a court officer or corrections officer as authorized in writing by the sheriff. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1350.

Description: As enacted, specifies that the authorization for a law enforcement officer to carry firearms at all times, regardless of the officer's regular duties, unless otherwise prohibited by federal law, court order, or otherwise by law, applies to a sheriff who has been certified by the POST commission, and a deputy sheriff employed by a county as a court officer or corrections officer as authorized in writing by the sheriff. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1350.

Last Action: Pub. Ch. 641

Last Action Date: April 5, 2016

Tennessee SB0774

Title: As enacted, rewrites the minimum requirements for phrases and symbols on signs prohibiting firearms in certain places open to the public. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.

Description: As enacted, rewrites the minimum requirements for phrases and symbols on signs prohibiting firearms in certain places open to the public. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.

Last Action: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 638

Last Action Date: April 5, 2016

Tennessee SB1667

Title: As enacted, specifies that the authorization for a law enforcement officer to carry firearms at all times, regardless of the officer's regular duties, unless otherwise prohibited by federal law, court order, or otherwise by law, applies to a sheriff who has been certified by the POST commission, and a deputy sheriff employed by a county as a court officer or corrections officer as authorized in writing by the sheriff. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1350.

Description: As enacted, specifies that the authorization for a law enforcement officer to carry firearms at all times, regardless of the officer's regular duties, unless otherwise prohibited by federal law, court order, or otherwise by law, applies to a sheriff who has been certified by the POST commission, and a deputy sheriff employed by a county as a court officer or corrections officer as authorized in writing by the sheriff. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1350.

Last Action: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 641

Last Action Date: April 5, 2016

Tennessee SJR0391

Title: Urges the President, Congress, and the Secretary of Defense to review and revise law and policy regarding the carrying of firearms by military service members on military installations.

Description: Urges the President, Congress, and the Secretary of Defense to review and revise law and policy regarding the carrying of firearms by military service members on military installations.

Last Action: Signed by Governor.

Last Action Date: March 31, 2016

Utah HB0067

Title: Weapons on Public Transportation

Description: Weapons on Public Transportation

Last Action: Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing

Last Action Date: March 30, 2016

Utah SB0147

Title: Revisor's Technical Corrections to Utah Code

Description: Revisor's Technical Corrections to Utah Code

Last Action: Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing

Last Action Date: March 28, 2016

Utah SB0221

Title: Capitol Protocol Amendments

Description: Capitol Protocol Amendments

Last Action: Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing

Last Action Date: March 23, 2016

Utah HB0440

Title: Suicide Prevention and Gun Data Study

Description: Suicide Prevention and Gun Data Study

Last Action: Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing

Last Action Date: March 22, 2016

Utah HB0298

Title: Lawful Commerce in Arms

Description: Lawful Commerce in Arms

Last Action: Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing

Last Action Date: March 22, 2016

Utah SB0043

Title: Firearm Safety and Violence Prevention in Public Schools

Description: Firearm Safety and Violence Prevention in Public Schools

Last Action: Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing

Last Action Date: March 22, 2016

Virginia HB90

Title: Virginia National Guard; possession of handguns by members at certain facilities.

Description: Possession of handguns by members of the Virginia National Guard. Allows a member of the Virginia National Guard to possess a concealed handgun owned by him at National Guard facilities and facilities under contract with the National Guard if such member has a valid concealed handgun permit. The bill also provides that the member's commanding officer may prohibit the member from possessing a concealed handgun while participating in any training or other exercises where the commanding officer reasonably determines that (i) such possession would interfere with the conduct of such training or other exercises, (ii) such possession may result in mission impairment, or (ii) the member is unfit to carry a handgun.

Last Action: Governor: Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0740)

Last Action Date: April 20, 2016

Virginia HB206

Title: Firearms, certain; identification requirement.

Description: Transfer of certain firearms; identification requirement. Allows Virginia residents to purchase a firearm by presenting only one photo-identification form issued by a governmental agency of the Commonwealth or by the U.S. Department of Defense that demonstrates that the prospective purchaser resides in Virginia. The bill provides that a member of the armed forces whose photo identification issued by the Department of Defense does not have a Virginia address may establish his Virginia residency with such photo identification and permanent orders assigning the purchaser to a duty post, including the Pentagon, in Virginia or his Leave and Earnings Statement. Current law requires photo identification and another document that establishes residency, such as a lease or utility bill, and that includes an address that matches the photo identification.

Last Action: Governor: Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0727)

Last Action Date: April 8, 2016

Virginia HB810

Title: Assault weapon; transfer of firearm, proof of citizenship.

Description: Transfer of assault weapon; proof of citizenship. Makes consistent the type of identification and other documentation that a purchaser of a firearm must present when purchasing any type of firearm from a licensed dealer by removing the additional requirement for the purchase of an assault weapon that a person who purchases such a weapon must present proof of citizenship. The bill does not alter the provisions prohibiting the sale of assault firearms to noncitizens or persons who have not been lawfully admitted for permanent residence.

Last Action: Governor: Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0697)

Last Action Date: April 4, 2016

Virginia SB323

Title: Firearms; no person who is subject to an emergency protective order.

Description: Violation of protective order; firearm or other deadly weapon; penalty. Provides that any person who violates a protective order with which he has been served while knowingly armed with a firearm or other deadly weapon is guilty of a Class 6 felony.

Last Action: Governor: Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0638)

Last Action Date: April 1, 2016

Virginia SB544

Title: Concealed handgun permits; exemption includes any judge or justice of the Commonwealth.

Description: Concealed handgun permit; judges exempt. Provides that a judge or justice of the Commonwealth may carry a concealed handgun throughout the Commonwealth without a permit.

Last Action: Governor: Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0589)

Last Action Date: April 1, 2016

Virginia SB457

Title: Asset forfeiture; changes burden of proof.

Description: Asset forfeiture; burden of proof. Changes the Commonwealth's burden of proof to clear and convincing evidence from preponderance of the evidence in proving that the property is subject to forfeiture in civil asset forfeiture cases.

Last Action: Governor: Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0664)

Last Action Date: April 1, 2016

Virginia HB332

Title: Concealed handgun permits; judge, etc., may carry wherever he travels in the Commonwealth.

Description: Concealed handgun permit; judges exempt. Provides that a judge or justice of the Commonwealth may carry a concealed handgun throughout the Commonwealth without a permit.

Last Action: Governor: Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0672)

Last Action Date: April 1, 2016

Virginia HB1087

Title: Protective order; violation of order, possession of a firearm or other deadly weapon, penalty.

Description: Violation of protective order; firearm or other deadly weapon; penalty. Provides that any person who violates a protective order with which he has been served while knowingly armed with a firearm or other deadly weapon is guilty of a Class 6 felony.

Last Action: Governor: Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0585)

Last Action Date: March 29, 2016

Virginia HB784

Title: Firearms; possession by persons adjudicated delinquent, military service exception.

Description: Possession of firearms by persons adjudicated delinquent; military service exception. Provides that an individual who was adjudicated delinquent when 14 years of age or older of a delinquent act that would be a felony if committed by an adult and has completed a term of enlistment of no less than two years in the Armed Forces of the United States and, if such person has been discharged from the Armed Forces of the United States, received an honorable discharge is not disqualified from obtaining a concealed handgun permit and may possess or transport any firearm or ammunition for a firearm, any stun weapon, or any explosive material. Under current law, such an individual would be eligible to apply for a concealed handgun permit and to possess a firearm at age 29. The bill does not apply to individuals adjudicated delinquent of certain serious felonies.

Last Action: Governor: Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0337)

Last Action Date: March 11, 2016

Virginia HB1281

Title: Concealed weapons; exemption for certain retired officers from prohibition to carry.

Description: Carrying concealed weapons; exception for certain retired officers. Decreases from 15 to 10 the number of years of service required for certain retired officers to be exempt from the prohibition on carrying a concealed weapon.

Last Action: Governor: Acts of Assembly Chapter text reprinted (CHAP0421)

Last Action Date: March 11, 2016

Virginia SB479

Title: Law-enforcement officers, retired; authority to carry concealed handguns.

Description: Retired law-enforcement officers; concealed handguns. Clarifies provisions relating to the authority of retired law-enforcement officers, special agents of the State Corporation Commission and Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Board, members of the enforcement division of the Department of Motor Vehicles, and investigators of the security division of the Virginia Lottery to carry concealed handguns. Such officers, agents, members, and investigators who resigned after 20 years of service to accept a position covered by a retirement system authorized under Title 51.1 of the Code of Virginia fall under the same provisions as retired law-enforcement officers, agents, members, and investigators. Such retired officers, agents, members, and investigators who annually meet the training and qualification standards for active law-enforcement officers are authorized to carry concealed handguns in airports and schools and are deemed to have been issued a concealed handgun permit.

Last Action: Governor: Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0257)

Last Action Date: March 7, 2016

Virginia SB615

Title: Purchase of weapons other than handguns by certain officers.

Description: Purchase of weapons other than handguns by certain officers. Allows officers of certain agencies to purchase, at a fair market price and with approval of the agency head, weapons other than handguns that are issued for personal use of an officer so long as the weapon is a type and configuration that can be purchased at a regular hardware or sporting goods store by a private citizen without restrictions other than the instant background check. Current law allows this type of purchase only for the Department of State Police.

Last Action: Governor: Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0215)

Last Action Date: March 1, 2016

Virginia SB608

Title: Firearms; confiscation, reporting, and return by law enforcement.

Description: Confiscation, reporting, and return of firearms by law enforcement. Replaces current requirements that law-enforcement agencies report information regarding confiscated firearms to the Department of State Police with a requirement that such information be reported to a firearms tracing system maintained by the U.S. Department of Justice. The bill requires law-enforcement agencies to return stolen firearms to the rightful owner unless the person is prohibited from possessing the firearm or it is needed in a criminal prosecution.

Last Action: Governor: Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0214)

Last Action Date: March 1, 2016

Virginia SB198

Title: Concealed weapons; adds any employee with internal investigations authority designated by DOC.

Description:

Last Action: Governor: Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0209)

Last Action Date: March 1, 2016

Virginia HB317

Title: Hunter education courses; Board of GIF to provide incentives for completing safety course.

Description: Hunter education incentives. Allows the Board of Game and Inland Fisheries to provide incentives for completing a safety course to those hunters who have not been required to successfully complete such course in order to hunt wildlife.

Last Action: Governor: Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0123)

Last Action Date: March 1, 2016

Virginia HB51

Title: Weapons other than handguns; purchase by certain officers.

Description: Purchase of weapons other than handguns by certain officers. Allows officers of certain agencies to purchase, at a fair market price and with approval of the agency head, weapons other than handguns that are issued for personal use of an officer so long as the weapon is a type and configuration that can be purchased at a regular hardware or sporting goods store by a private citizen without restrictions other than the instant background check. Current law allows this type of purchase only for the Department of State Police.

Last Action: Governor: Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0196)

Last Action Date: March 1, 2016

Virginia SB205

Title: Handguns; purchase by certain officers.

Description: Purchase of handguns by certain officers. Adds employees of the Department of Corrections with internal investigations authority to the list of retired law-enforcement officers who may purchase their service handguns for $1.

Last Action: Governor: Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0210)

Last Action Date: March 1, 2016

Virginia HB1391

Title: Protective orders; possession of firearms, penalty.

Description: Protective orders; possession of firearms; penalty. Provides that it is a Class 6 felony for a person who is subject to a permanent protective order (i.e., a protective order with a maximum duration of two years) for family abuse to possess a firearm while the order is in effect. The bill also provides that such person may continue to possess and transport a firearm for 24 hours after being served with the order for the purposes of selling or transferring the firearm to another person. Under current law, it is a Class 1 misdemeanor for a person subject to a protective order to purchase or transport a firearm.

Last Action: Governor: Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0048)

Last Action Date: February 26, 2016

Virginia SB715

Title: Firearms shows; voluntary background checks by Department of State Police, penalties.

Description: Firearms shows; voluntary background checks; penalties. Requires the Department of State Police to be available to perform background checks for non-dealer sales at firearms shows if requested by a party involved in a transaction. The promoter of the firearms show shall furnish the Department of State Police sufficient facilities to perform the background checks. In order for the bill to become effective, the U.S. Department of Justice must approve the policies and procedures that the Department of State Police will use to implement the provisions of the bill.

Last Action: Governor: Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0044)

Last Action Date: February 26, 2016

Virginia SB49

Title: Protective orders; possession of firearms, penalty.

Description: Protective orders; possession of firearms; penalty. Provides that it is a Class 6 felony for a person who is subject to a permanent protective order (i.e., a protective order with a maximum duration of two years) for family abuse to possess a firearm while the order is in effect. The bill also provides that such person may continue to possess and transport a firearm for 24 hours after being served with the order for the purposes of selling or transferring the firearm to another person. Under current law, it is a Class 1 misdemeanor for a person subject to a protective order to purchase or transport a firearm.

Last Action: Governor: Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0049)

Last Action Date: February 26, 2016

Virginia SB610

Title: Concealed handgun permits, out-of-state; photo identification issued by government agency, etc.

Description: Recognition of out-of-state concealed handgun permits; photo identification. Provides that the holder of an out-of-state concealed handgun permit who is at least 21 years of age is authorized to carry a concealed handgun in Virginia if (i) the other state has a 24-hour-a-day means of verification of the validity of the permits issued in that state, if available; (ii) the person carries a government-issued photo identification and displays it upon demand of a law-enforcement officer; and (iii) the person has not previously had a Virginia concealed handgun permit revoked. The bill requires the Superintendent of State Police (Superintendent) to enter into agreements for reciprocal recognition with other states that require an agreement to be in place before the state will recognize a Virginia concealed handgun permit as valid in the state. The bill provides that if the Superintendent determines that another state requires the Attorney General to execute or formally approve such agreement, the Attorney General will execute or approve such agreement within 30 days of written notification by the Superintendent that the Attorney General is required to execute or approve such agreement. Current law recognizes concealed handgun permits issued by states that (a) provide a 24-hour-a-day means of verification of the validity of the permits issued in that state and (b) have requirements and qualifications that are adequate to prevent possession of a permit by persons who would be denied a permit in Virginia. In addition, the bill requires the Superintendent, within 60 days of the effective date of the bill, to enter into agreements for reciprocal recognition of concealed handgun permits or licenses with other states where agreements were in existence on December 1, 2015.

Last Action: Governor: Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0046)

Last Action Date: February 26, 2016

Virginia HB1163

Title: Concealed handgun permits; recognition of out-of-state permits.

Description: Recognition of out-of-state concealed handgun permits; photo identification. Provides that the holder of an out-of-state concealed handgun permit who is at least 21 years of age is authorized to carry a concealed handgun in Virginia if (i) the other state has a 24-hour-a-day means of verification of the validity of the permits issued in that state, if available; (ii) the person carries a government-issued photo identification and displays it upon demand of a law-enforcement officer; and (iii) the person has not previously had a Virginia concealed handgun permit revoked. The bill requires the Superintendent of State Police (Superintendent) to enter into agreements for reciprocal recognition with other states that require an agreement to be in place before the state will recognize a Virginia concealed handgun permit as valid in the state. The bill provides that if the Superintendent determines that another state requires the Attorney General to execute or formally approve such agreement, the Attorney General will execute or approve such agreement within 30 days of written notification by the Superintendent that the Attorney General is required to execute or approve such agreement. Current law recognizes concealed handgun permits issued by states that (a) provide a 24-hour-a-day means of verification of the validity of the permits issued in that state and (b) have requirements and qualifications that are adequate to prevent possession of a permit by persons who would be denied a permit in Virginia. In addition, the bill requires the Superintendent, within 60 days of the effective date of the bill, to enter into agreements for reciprocal recognition of concealed handgun permits or licenses with other states where agreements were in existence on December 1, 2015.

Last Action: Governor: Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0047)

Last Action Date: February 26, 2016

Virginia HB1386

Title: Firearms shows; voluntary background checks by Department of State Police.

Description: Firearms shows; voluntary background checks; penalties. Requires the Department of State Police to be available to perform background checks for non-dealer sales at firearms shows if requested by a party involved in a transaction. The promoter of the firearms show shall furnish the Department of State Police sufficient facilities to perform the background checks. In order for the bill to become effective, the U.S. Department of Justice must approve the policies and procedures that the Department of State Police will use to implement the provisions of the bill.

Last Action: Governor: Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0045)

Last Action Date: February 26, 2016

Washington SB6165

Title: Concerning short-barreled rifles.

Description: Concerning short-barreled rifles.

Last Action: Effective date 6/9/2016.

Last Action Date: April 1, 2016

Washington HB2410

Title: Requiring information about certain criminal defendants be included in the felony firearm offense conviction database.

Description: Requiring information about certain criminal defendants be included in the felony firearm offense conviction database.

Last Action: Effective date 6/9/2016.

Last Action Date: March 31, 2016

Wisconsin SB351

Title: The Uniform Interstate Enforcement of Domestic Violence Protection Orders Act.

Description: An Act to repeal 806.247 (title) and 813.128 (1) (title); to renumber 806.247 (1) (intro.), 806.247 (1) (a), 806.247 (2) (title), 806.247 (3) (b) and 813.128 (1) (b); to renumber and amend 806.247 (1) (b), 806.247 (2) (a), 806.247 (2) (b), 806.247 (3) (title), 806.247 (3) (a), 806.247 (3) (c), 813.128 (1) (a), 813.128 (2) and 813.128 (3); to amend 175.35 (1) (at), 175.60 (9g) (a) 2., 806.245 (6), 813.12 (6) (am) 1., 813.128 (title), 940.20 (1m) (a), 941.29 (1) (f), 968.07 (1m), 968.075 (2) (am), 973.075 (1) (b) 1m. f. and 973.075 (1) (bm); and to create 813.128 (1g) (b), 813.128 (1g) (c), 813.128 (1g) (d), 813.128 (1g) (f), 813.128 (1g) (g), 813.128 (2g) (a) 3., 813.128 (2g) (a) 4., 813.128 (3g) (b) 3., 813.128 (3g) (c) to (i), 813.128 (6) and 813.128 (7) of the statutes; Relating to: the Uniform Interstate Enforcement of Domestic Violence Protection Orders Act.

Last Action: Published 4-12-2016

Last Action Date: April 11, 2016

Wisconsin AB688

Title: Revising various provisions of the statutes for the purpose of making corrections and reconciling conflicts (Correction Bill).

Description: An Act Relating to: revising various provisions of the statutes for the purpose of making corrections and reconciling conflicts (Correction Bill).

Last Action: Published 3-1-2016

Last Action Date: March 1, 2016

Wisconsin AB142

Title: Going armed with a switchblade.

Description: An Act to repeal 941.24 (2); to renumber and amend 941.24 (1); to amend 175.60 (1) (j); and to create 941.24 (1g) and 941.24 (2m) of the statutes; Relating to: going armed with a switchblade.

Last Action: Published 2-7-2016

Last Action Date: February 8, 2016

Wisconsin AB13

Title: The return of a seized firearm to the person who owns the firearm. (FE)

Description: An Act to amend 968.20 (1m) (b) and 968.20 (2); and to create 968.20 (1m) (d) of the statutes; Relating to: the return of a seized firearm to the person who owns the firearm. (FE)

Last Action: Published 2-5-2016

Last Action Date: February 4, 2016

West Virginia HB4145

Title: Relating to carry or use of a handgun or deadly weapon

Description: The purpose of this bill is to authorize residents of the State of West Virginia to carry a firearm in a concealed manner, without permit, so long as certain conditions are met. The bill permits eligible persons to carry a handgun for self-defense purposes, without permit, while afield. It establishes that criminal penalties for carrying a concealed deadly weapon without state license or other lawful authorization apply only to persons under twenty-one years of age.Â The bill requires an applicant for a concealed weapon permit to be a United States citizen or legal resident thereof and a resident of this state and of the county in which application is made.Â The bill permits persons eighteen years and older to obtain a concealed carry permit.Â It requires actual live firing of ammunition in training and requires an applicant for a concealed carry permit to provide a copy of the instructor’s certification.Â The bill requires that on or after January 1, 2017, all duplicate license cards issued by county sheriffs to be uniform across all fifty-five counties and feature a photograph of the licensee.Â It requires State Police, in cooperation with the Sheriffs’ Bureau of Professional Standards, to prepare uniform applications for licenses and license cards.Â The bill creates a provisional license to carry concealed deadly weapons for persons between eighteen and twenty-one years of age and establishes provisional license application requirements and procedures.Â The bill exempts members of the United States Armed Forces, Reserve or National Guard from permit requirements and eliminates the requirement for persons twenty-one years of age and older to possess a permit to carry a concealed deadly weapon provided that certain conditions are met, including being a United States citizen or legal resident, being twenty-one years of age or older and not prohibited from possessing firearms.Â The bill requires a school principal to report certain violations to the State Police, provides enhanced penalties for use of a firearm during commission of a felony.Â And, provides for an exception to enhanced penalties in certain circumstances when a firearm is used in defense of self or others.

Last Action: Chapter 252, Acts, Regular Session, 2016

Last Action Date: May 13, 2016

West Virginia HB4174

Title: Exempting activity at indoor shooting ranges from the prohibition of shooting or discharging a firearm within five hundred feet of any church or dwelling house

Description: The purpose of this bill is to exempt activity at indoor shooting ranges from the prohibition of shooting or discharging a firearm within five hundred feet of any church or dwelling house; amending the definition of "shooting range" to include an indoor range; to exempt activity at indoor shooting ranges from criminal penalties for shooting or discharging a firearm within five hundred feet of any church or dwelling house; and limiting nuisance actions against shooting ranges.

Last Action: Chapter 250, Acts, Regular Session, 2016

Last Action Date: May 13, 2016

West Virginia SB338

Title: Compiling and maintaining Central State Mental Health Registry

Description: Compiling and maintaining Central State Mental Health Registry

Last Action: Chapter 207, Acts, Regular Session, 2016

Last Action Date: May 13, 2016

Wyoming HB0043

Title: Concealed weapons-military applicant.

Description: AN ACT relating to concealed weapons; providing a procedure for applicants in military service outside the state to apply for a concealed weapons permit as specified; and providing for effective dates.

Last Action: Chapter No. 49 Session Laws of Wyoming 2016

Last Action Date: March 7, 2016

Wyoming SF0010

Title: Firearms-exemption from execution.

Description: AN ACT relating to civil procedure; exempting firearms and ammunition from execution and attachment as specified; and providing for an effective date.

Last Action: Chapter No. 21 Session Laws of Wyoming 2016

Last Action Date: March 2, 2016

2016 Passed State Firearm Legislation