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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
03/12/2018
03/12/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to dangerous weapons. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
AI Summary
This bill amends Section 10 of Chapter 269 to define and regulate various types of dangerous weapons, including daggers, knives, ballistic knives, switchblades, disguised knives, blackjacks, brass knuckles, nunchaku, and electrical weapons. The bill establishes penalties for possessing these weapons, including fines and mandatory minimum prison sentences, particularly for individuals with prior felony convictions or those using the weapons during the commission of a crime. The bill also provides exemptions for law enforcement officers, military personnel, and authorized suppliers of these devices acting within the scope of their duties.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
No further action taken (on 01/01/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H1297 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H1297.pdf |
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