2013 House Bill 4262

Revise ban on carrying dangerous weapons

Introduced in the House

Feb. 14, 2013

Introduced by Rep. Frank Foster (R-107)

To revise details of the law prohibiting carrying concealed edged weapons “with unlawful intent.” The new language would replace references to specific types of blades with language that prohibits carrying an “object designed, manufactured, or intended to be used to cause death or injury.” The bill also clarifies that the prohibition does not apply to weapons being transported to the field if they are securely encased and not readily accessible for immediate use.

Referred to the Committee on Tourism

March 7, 2013

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the following amendment be adopted and that the bill then pass.

March 13, 2013

Amendment offered

To establish a new date on which the bill will go into effect if passed.

The amendment passed by voice vote

April 9, 2013

Amendment offered by Rep. Frank Foster (R-107)

To clarify some of the definitions in the bill.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Amendment offered by Rep. Frank Foster (R-107)

To establish a new date on which the bill will go into effect if passed.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 107 to 2 (details)

Received in the Senate

April 10, 2013

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

June 12, 2013

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.