Permit concealed carry of non-weapon knives; revise weapons law

Number S. B. No. 140
Type Senate Bill
General Assembly 133
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Transportation
  • Type: Senate
  • Bills: 140
  • Members: 7

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  1. Introduced
    Jun 28 2019
  2. Referred to committee
    Sep 24 2019
  3. Reported
    Nov 24 2020
    Vote Result
    Favorable Passage
  4. Passed
    Dec 17 2020
    Vote Result
    Passed
  1. Introduced
    May 01 2019
  2. Referred to committee
    May 15 2019
  3. Reported
    Jun 19 2019
    Vote Result
    Favorable Passage
  4. Passed
    Jun 27 2019
    Vote Result
    Passed
  1. Signed By The Governor
    Jan 11 2021
  2. Effective
    Apr 12 2021

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