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TX SB158
TX SB158Relating to increasing criminal penalties for the offense of making a firearm accessible to a child.
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Introduced
11/12/2018
11/12/2018
In Committee
02/01/2019
02/01/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/27/2019
05/27/2019
Introduced Session
86th Legislature Regular Session
Bill Summary
Relating to increasing criminal penalties for the offense of making a firearm accessible to a child.
AI Summary
This bill amends Section 46.13 of the Texas Penal Code to increase the criminal penalties for the offense of making a firearm accessible to a child. Specifically, it changes the offense from a Class C misdemeanor to a Class B misdemeanor, and if the child discharges the firearm and causes death or serious bodily injury, the offense becomes a state jail felony instead of a Class A misdemeanor. The bill applies only to offenses committed on or after the effective date of September 1, 2019.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to State Affairs (on 02/01/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=86R&Bill=SB158 | 11/13/2018 |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/86R/billtext/html/SB00158I.htm | 11/13/2018 |
| Bill | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/86R/billtext/pdf/SB00158I.pdf | 11/13/2018 |
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