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Proposed Kentucky Firearm Legislation SB254

  this is an pro-gun bill
Legislation Overview

Title: AN ACT relating to preserving the right of Kentuckians to own and use firearms and declaring an emergency.

Subject: Crimes and Punishments: Criminal Procedure: Effective Dates, Emergency: Federal Laws and Regulations: Firearms and Weapons: United States: Retroactive Legislation: Constitution, Ky.: Constitution, U.S.

Description: State legislative findings; create a new section of KRS Chapter 237 to declare that all federal laws and regulations commandeering state or local law enforcement to enforce federal restrictions of firearms are invalid and of no effect in Kentucky and that the General Assembly has the duty to enact all measures to prevent their enforcement; that the General Assembly has the duty to protect and defend the state and federal constitutions; that proposed presidential actions relating to the acquisition, possession, and use of firearms and accessories are violative of presidential powers and citizens' rights under the federal constitution; provide retroactive application back to January 1, 2018; EMERGENCY.

Session: 2021 Regular Session

Last Action: to Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (S)

Last Action Date: February 22, 2021

Sponsors

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2 sponsors: Adrienne Southworth (R); Brandon Storm (R);

Percentage of Senate sponsoring bill: 5% (2 of 38)

History
Chamber Date Action
Senate Feb 22, 2021 to Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (S)
Senate Feb 11, 2021 introduced in Senate
Senate Feb 11, 2021 to Committee on Committees (S)
Texts
Type Date State Link Text
Introduced not available state link bill text
Amendments
Title Description Date State Link Text Adopted
There are no amendments to this bill at this time
Votes - Click on description to view vote roll call

There have not been any votes on this bill

Link: link to state bill page

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