HB23
Weapons; possession or transportation into facility that provides mental health services, etc.
Summary
As Introduced. Weapons; possession or transportation; facility that provides mental health services or developmental services; penalty.
Makes it a Class 1 misdemeanor for any person to possess in or transport into any facility that provides mental health services or developmental services in the Commonwealth, including a hospital or an emergency department or other facility rendering emergency medical care, any (i) firearm or other weapon designed or ... (More) intended to propel a missile or projectile of any kind; (ii) knife, except a pocket knife having a folding metal blade of less than three inches; or (iii) other dangerous weapon, including explosives and stun weapons. The bill provides that any such firearm, knife, explosive, or weapon is subject to seizure by a law-enforcement officer and specifies exceptions to the prohibition. (Less)-
Bill History
- 12/14/2023 - House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/24 24103473D
- 12/14/2023 - House: Referred to Committee on Public Safety
- 01/13/2024 - House: Assigned PS sub: Firearms
- 01/22/2024 - House: Impact statement from DPB (HB23)
- 01/25/2024 - House: Subcommittee recommends incorporating (HB861-Hernandez)
- 02/02/2024 - House: Incorporated by Public Safety (HB861-Hernandez)
