HB 76 (2023): imposing a waiting period between the purchase and delivery of a firearm.

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HB 76 (2023)

imposing a waiting period between the purchase and delivery of a firearm.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2023-2024
  • House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Subject: Miscellaneous

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2023 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 8, 2023. The committee met in executive session on February 16, 2023 to vote on its recommendation. The committee recommended that the House make no recommendation. On March 16, 2023 the House rejected a motion to pass it on a roll call 168–193. On March 16, 2023 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 8, 2023, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, SH Reps Hall
  • February 16, 2023, 9:00 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 202-204

Votes

  • March 16, 2023, House: Ought to Pass — yeas 168, nays 193, failed
  • March 16, 2023, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2023: Introduced 01/04/2023 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • February 8, 2023: Public Hearing: 02/08/2023 10:30 am SH Reps Hall
  • February 16, 2023: Executive Session: 02/16/2023 09:00 am LOB 202-204
  • February 16, 2023: Committee Report: Without Recommendation 02/16/2023 (Vote ; RC)
  • March 16, 2023: Ought to Pass: MF RC 168-193 03/16/2023
  • March 16, 2023: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 03/16/2023

Related Bills

  • HB 1101-FN (2020): imposing a waiting period between the purchase and delivery of a firearm.
  • HB 1101-FN (2020): imposing a waiting period between the purchase and delivery of a firearm.
  • SB 577-FN (2024): relative to imposing a waiting period between the purchase and delivery of a firearm.

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