2017 House Bill 4417

Allow law-abiding citizens to carry pistol without special permit

Introduced in the House

March 28, 2017

Introduced by Rep. Pamela Hornberger (R-32)

To revise references in the state firearms law to reflect the proposal in House Bill 4416 to permit law-abiding citizens to carry a concealed pistol without a permit.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

May 30, 2017

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

June 6, 2017

Amendment offered by Rep. Jim Ellison (D-26)

To adopt a version of the bill that does not involve repeal of the concealed pistol permit requirement.

The amendment failed by voice vote

June 7, 2017

Amendment offered by Rep. Jim Lilly (R-89)

To require the State Police to annually publish a firearms manual on the use and possession of firearms with a summary of applicable firearms laws and the use of reasonable force in self defense.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 60 to 48 (details)

Received in the Senate

June 13, 2017

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations