2003 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 696

File Code: Public Safety Crossfiled with: SENATE BILL 208
Sponsored By:
Delegate Franchot
Entitled:
Firearms - Shell Casings and Other Identification Information

Synopsis:

Applying to all firearms specified requirements concerning shell casings and other identification information; requiring a manufacturer that ships or transports a firearm to be sold, rented, or transferred in the State to provide a separate sealed container with a specified shell casing and additional information; requiring a dealer to forward the sealed container to the Department of State Police on the sale, rental, or transfer of the firearm; etc.

History by Legislative Date

House Action
2/7
First Reading Judiciary
2/12
Hearing 3/13 at 1:00 p.m.
3/22
Unfavorable Report by Judiciary
Senate Action
No Action
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS -see also- PENALTIES; SENTENCES; etc.
DEALERS -see also- MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERS AND SALESMEN
ELECTRONIC GOVERNMENT
GUNS
IDENTIFICATION
LABORATORIES
PENALTIES
RECORDS -see also- LAND RECORDS; VITAL RECORDS
RULES AND REGULATIONS
STATE POLICE, DEPARTMENT OF
WEAPONS -see also- GUNS
Bill affects the following Statutes:
Article - 27 Crimes and Punishments
( 441 , 442B , 449 )
Public Safety
( 5-101 , 5-131 , 5-143 )

Documents:

Bill Text: First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled
Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)
Amendments: None offered