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Senate Bill 1008

Dead Senate Bill

Modifies circumstances under which person convicted of felony may obtain relief from prohibition against possession and transfer of firearms.

Introduced: February 01, 2010 Updated: February 25, 2010
Quick info
Chief Sponsor(s) None listed on OLIS.
Regular Sponsor(s) Printed pursuant to Senate Interim Rule 213.28 by order of the President of the Senate in conformance with presession filing rules, indicating neither advocacy nor opposition on the part of the President.
Status Dead
Session 2010 Special Session
History

2-1 (S)

Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.

2-1 (S)

Referred to Judiciary.

2-2 (S)

Public Hearing held.

2-8 (S)

Recommendation: Do pass with amendments. (Printed A-Eng).

2-9 (S)

Second reading.

2-10 (S)

Motion to rerefer to Judiciary carried on voice vote.

2-25 (S)

In committee upon adjournment.

Overview

  • Modifies circumstances under which person convicted of felony may obtain relief from prohibition against possession and transfer of firearms.

Key provisions

  • Modifies circumstances under which person convicted of felony may obtain relief from prohibition against possession and transfer of firearms.
  • Modifies firearms provisions related to commitment of person with mental illness.
  • Clarifies circumstances in which person commits crime of unlawful possession of firearm.
  • Eliminates requirement that forfeiture counsel send copy of judgment to Asset Forfeiture Oversight Advisory Committee.
  • Declares emergency, effective on passage.

Penalties / enforcement

  • Clarifies circumstances in which person commits crime of unlawful possession of firearm.

Effective date / timeline

  • Modifies circumstances under which person convicted of felony may obtain relief from prohibition against possession and transfer of firearms.
  • Declares emergency, effective on passage.

Exceptions / carve-outs

  • Not specified in the OLIS summary.
Other bills from 2010 Special Session
  • Provides that petition for relief from prohibition against possession and transfer of firearms must be filed in circuit court in petitioner's county of residence.