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Prohibiting the discharge of a firearm from within or on a motor vehicle while in pursuit of game, and providing penalties
Sponsored by the House Public Safety Committee
Topics:Environment & natural resourcesFirearms
Same legislation: HF 94
Where it is now
- Done: IntroducedJanuary 15, 2021
- Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 19, 2021
- Done: House committeeMarch 4, 2021
- Done: Passes the HouseMarch 24, 202193–2
- Stopped: Senate committeeDied when the General Assembly ended
- Next: Passes the Senate
- Next: To the Governor
- Next: Signed into law
Died when the session ended The 2022 session adjourned on May 24, 2022, the General Assembly’s last regular session. Bills that didn’t pass both chambers died. What’s a funnel?
What’s in it
AI summary People would be banned from firing a gun from inside or on top of a vehicle while driving on a public road. If someone breaks this rule, they must pay a $30 fine and could be held responsible for any animals they harm. Additionally, law enforcement or wildlife officials can take away any animal taken during the violation.1
Read the official explanation
This bill prohibits the discharge of a firearm from within or on a motor vehicle on a public highway. A violation of the bill is punishable by a scheduled fine of $30. In addition, a person who violates the bill is subject to existing civil damages in Code chapter 481A relating to unlawfully taking an animal. An animal taken by a person while the person is violating the bill is subject to seizure by the director of the department of natural resources or a peace officer.
Changed since by amendment H-1269; see Amendments.
Senate subcommittee
Named March 29, 2021. It hasn’t reported yet.
Three legislators hear a bill first and recommend what the committee should do; it’s the best time to weigh in. How to take part
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