HB 1566 (2018): prohibiting open carry of a firearm in certain public places.

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HB 1566 (2018)

prohibiting open carry of a firearm in certain public places.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2017-2018
  • House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2018 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 10, 2018. The committee met in executive session on January 16, 2018 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 12–8 to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On February 15, 2018 the House voted to kill it on a roll call 194–126.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 10, 2018, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • January 16, 2018: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204

Votes

  • February 15, 2018, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — yeas 194, nays 126, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2018: Introduced 01/03/2018 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • January 10, 2018: Public Hearing: 01/10/2018 11:00 AM LOB 204
  • January 16, 2018: Executive Session: 01/16/2018 LOB 204
  • February 7, 2018: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for 02/07/2018 (Vote 12-8; RC)
  • February 9, 2018: Special Order to 2/15/2018 Without Objection
  • February 15, 2018: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA RC 194-126 02/15/2018

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