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HB25-1171

Possession of Weapon by Previous Offender Crimes

Concerning adding motor vehicle theft to the list of offenses that apply to the offense of possession of weapons by previous offenders.
Session:
2025 Regular Session
Subject:
Crimes, Corrections, & Enforcement
Bill Summary

Under current law, it is illegal for a person to possess a firearm if the person was convicted of or adjudicated for certain felonies. The act adds motor vehicle theft in the first degree to the list of violations that prohibit a person from possessing a firearm.

The act allows a person to petition a court for an order determining that a person may legally possess, use, or carry a firearm if 10 years have passed since the final disposition of criminal proceedings or release of the person from supervision in relation to their conviction concerning motor vehicle theft in the first degree.


(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)

Status

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Bill Text

The effective date for bills enacted without a safety clause is August 6, 2025, if the General Assembly adjourns sine die on May 7, 2025 (unless otherwise specified). Details

Request for Proposal for the COL study. Details

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