HB 576-FN (2011): relative to the right to brandish a firearm in defense of one's property.

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HB 576-FN (2011)

relative to the right to brandish a firearm in defense of one's property.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2011-2012
  • House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2011 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 1, 2011. The committee met in executive session on March 9, 2011 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 14–2 to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 15, 2011 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 1, 2011, 3:00 PM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • March 9, 2011, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204

Votes

  • March 15, 2011, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2011: Introduced 1/6/2011 and Referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • February 24, 2011: ==CANCELLED== Public Hearing: 2/24/2011 10:45 AM LOB 204
  • March 1, 2011: Public Hearing: 3/1/2011 3:00 PM LOB 204
  • March 9, 2011: Executive Session: 3/9/2011 10:00 AM LOB 204
  • March 9, 2011: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for Mar 15 (Vote 14-2; CC)
  • March 15, 2011: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV

Laws It Would Change

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