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WY HB0231

WY HB0231
Firearm possession-allow felons antique firearms.


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Introduced
01/25/2017
In Committee
02/10/2017
Crossed Over
02/03/2017
Passed
02/22/2017
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/10/2017

Introduced Session

2017 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT relating to firearms; allowing those having previously pled guilty or been convicted of a felony to possess antique firearms; and providing for an effective date.

AI Summary

This bill amends Wyoming laws to allow individuals who have previously been convicted of a felony to possess antique firearms, which are defined as muzzleloading firearms manufactured in or before 1898, certain replica muzzleloaders, and muzzleloading rifles, shotguns, or pistols that use black powder or a black powder substitute. The bill specifies that the exception to the general prohibition on felons possessing firearms does not apply to modern firearms, only to these antique firearms.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry, Justice

Sponsors (6)

Last Action

Chapter No. 185 Session Laws of Wyoming 2017 (on 03/10/2017)

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