HOUSE BILL 22

File Code: Public Safety

Sponsored By:

Delegate Arnick

Entitled:

Handgun Permits - Retired Law Enforcement Officers

Synopsis:

Requiring the Secretary of State Police to issue, without investigation or further action,a handgun permit to retired law enforcement officers who so apply within 1 year after retirement; providing for an initial 4-year permit; providing for the renewal of a permit for 3 years; providing an exception for an officer convicted of a serious crime; requiring an officer to notify the Secretary of serious criminal charges or convictions; and requiring the Secretary to revoke a permit under specified circumstances.

Legislative History

House Action

6/26

Pre-filed

1/8

First Reading Judiciary

2/5

Hearing 3/13 at 1:00 p.m.

Senate Action

No Action

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS -see also- PENALTIES; SENTENCES

GUNS -see also- HUNTING

LAW ENFORCEMENT -see also- STATE POLICE, DEPT. OF

LICENSES -see also- ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES LICENSES

NOTICES

STATE POLICE, DEPARTMENT OF

WEAPONS -see also- GUNS

Bill affects the following Statute:

Article - 27 Crimes and Punishments

( 36E )

Documents:

Bill Text:

First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled

Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)