SENATE BILL 132

File Code: Public Safety

Sponsored By:

Senator Mooney

Entitled:

Handgun Permits - Victims of Domestic Violence

Synopsis:

Requiring the Secretary of the State Police, on application, to issue without investigation or further action a permit to carry a handgun to specified victims of domestic violence who are issued an ex parte order, protective order, or peace order; requiring applicants for a permit to meet specified requirements; providing for the term and renewal of a permit; and requiring a domestic violence victim who is issued a permit to notify the Secretary of specified criminal charges and convictions or specified medical treatment.

History by Legislative Date

Senate Action

1/11

First Reading Judicial Proceedings

2/6

Hearing 3/12 at 1:00 p.m.

4/8

Unfavorable Report by Judicial Proceedings

House Action

No Action

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE -see also- CHILD ABUSE

GUNS

LICENSES -see also- ALCOHOLIC BEV LIC; DRIVERS' LICENSES

NOTICES

STATE PROSECUTOR

VICTIMS -see also- CRIMINAL INJURIES COMPENSATION

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)

Amendments: None offered