Introduced
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To establish penalties of up to four years in prison and a $2,000 fine for possessing or carrying a “Molotov cocktail,” defined as a “substance or compound that when combined with another substance or compound will become explosive or combustible.” Under current law, this is illegal only if there is an intent to use the item in a criminal manner.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered
To replace the previous version of the bill with one that defines a Molotov cocktail as "a device designed to explode or that will explode upon impact or with the application of heat or a flame, or that is highly incendiary".
The substitute passed by voice vote
Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)
To establish penalties of up to four years in prison and a $2,000 fine for possessing or carrying a "Molotov cocktail," defined as a "a device designed to explode or that will explode upon impact or with the application of heat or a flame, or that is highly incendiary." Under current law, this is illegal only if there is an intent to use the item in a criminal manner.
Referred to the Committee on Criminal Justice
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered
To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises the definition of a Molotov cocktail.
The substitute passed by voice vote
Passed in the House 103 to 6 (details)
To establish penalties of up to four years in prison and a $2,000 fine for possessing or carrying a "Molotov cocktail," defined as a bottle filled with a flammable material with a wick or fuse intended to ignite the contents when thrown or placed. Under current law, this is illegal only if there is an intent to use the item in a criminal manner.
To concur with the House-passed version of the bill.
Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)
