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House Bill 3268

Dead House Bill

Prohibits possession of weapons in Capitol except by police officer or member of military performing duties.

Introduced: February 23, 2021 Updated: June 26, 2021
Quick info
History

2-23 (H)

First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

3-2 (H)

Referred to Rules.

6-26 (H)

In committee upon adjournment.

Overview

  • Prohibits possession of weapons in Capitol except by police officer or member of military performing duties.

Key provisions

  • Directs Legislative Administrator to develop and implement administrative policy for screening of persons entering Capitol by security personnel.

Penalties / enforcement

  • Punishes by maximum of five years’ imprisonment, $125,000 fine, or both.

Effective date / timeline

  • Not specified in the OLIS summary.

Exceptions / carve-outs

  • Prohibits possession of weapons in Capitol except by police officer or member of military performing duties.
Other bills from 2021 Regular Session
  • Requires person to secure firearm with trigger or cable lock, in locked container or in gun room except in specified circumstances.

  • Requires owner or possessor of firearm to secure firearm with trigger or cable lock, in locked container or in gun room except in specified circumstances.

  • Prohibits transfer of firearm by gun dealer or private party if Department of State Police is unable to determine whether recipient is qualified to receive firearm.

  • Creates credit against personal income tax for cost of criminal history record check required by state law for transfer of firearm.

  • Repeals statute creating state preemption of local firearm regulation and statutes creating exceptions to preemption.