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Proposed South Carolina Firearm Legislation S0285

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Legislation Overview

Title: Firearms Liberty Act

Description: By Adding Article 9 To Enact The "south Carolina Firearms Liberty Act", To Provide That A Firearm, Firearm Accessory, Or Ammunition Manufactured And Retained In South Carolina Is Exempt From Federal Regulation Under The Commerce Clause Of The Constitution Of The United States, To Provide That Any Federal Law To Restrict The Ownership Or Manufacture Of A Firearm Pursuant To This Article May Not Be Enforced By Federal, State, Or Local Law Enforcement Officials, And To Provide For Penalties For Federal Officials Seeking To Enforce Federal Law Contrary To The Provisions Of This Chapter; And To Amend Chapter 31, Title 23, By Adding Article 11 To Provide That Federal Action To Restrict Ownership Of A Semi-automatic Firearm Or Magazine Of Any Firearm, Or The Registration Of A Firearm Or Magazine, Is Unenforceable In South Carolina.

Session: 120th General Assembly

Last Action: Referred to Committee on Judiciary

Last Action Date: January 23, 2013

Sponsors

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5 sponsors: Lawrence K. "Larry" Grooms;Lee Bright; Daniel B. "Danny" Verdin III;Tom Davis; Kevin L. Bryant;

Percentage of Senate sponsoring bill: 11% (5 of 46)

History
Chamber Date Action
Senate Jan 23, 2013 Introduced and read first time
Senate Jan 23, 2013 Referred to Committee on Judiciary
Texts
Type Date State Link Text
Introduced Jan 23, 2013 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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