HOUSE BILL 1342

File Code: Criminal Law - Substantive Crimes

Sponsored By:

Delegate McDonough

Entitled:

Anne Arundel County and Baltimore County - Regulation of Electronic Weapons for Self-Defense

Synopsis:

Establishing that Anne Arundel County and Baltimore County may not prohibit an adult from using, possessing, or discharging an electronic weapon for the purpose of self-defense; and defining the term "electronic weapon" to include a stun gun and a taser.

History by Legislative and Calendar Date

Legislative date is used to record history occurring in the Chambers otherwise Calendar date is used.

House Action

2/19

First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations

3/2

Re-referred Judiciary

3/3

Hearing 3/24 at 1:00 p.m.

3/5

Hearing cancelled

3/9

Unfavorable Report by Judiciary Withdrawn

Senate Action

No Action

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

Anne Arundel County

Baltimore County

Self Defense

Weapons -see also- Guns

Bill affects the following Statute:

Criminal Law

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Documents:

Bill Text (Displayed in PDF Format): First Reading, Third Reading, Enrolled

Fiscal and Policy Note: Not available at this time

Amendments: None offered