Senate Bill 11
Directs an arresting officer to inquire about citizenship when the officer arrests a person for a crime and the person is in possession of a firearm.
1-13 (S)
Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
1-17 (S)
Referred to Judiciary.
6-27 (S)
In committee upon adjournment.
Overview
- Adds a citizenship inquiry and notification requirement when a person arrested for a crime possesses a firearm.
Key provisions
- Requires arresting officers to ask about citizenship when the arrested person is in possession of a firearm.
- Directs the officer to notify federal immigration authorities if the person is not a citizen.
- Ties the requirement to arrest for a crime and contemporaneous firearm possession.
Penalties / enforcement
- No new criminal penalties described in the OLIS summary.
- Enforcement occurs through law enforcement procedure requirements.
Effective date / timeline
- Effective date not specified in the OLIS summary.
Exceptions / carve-outs
- Applies only when a person is arrested for a crime and is in possession of a firearm.
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- House Bill 2396Dead
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