H.B. 312 — Rep. Lisonbee
CONCEALED CARRY AMENDMENTS — Status: 2/13 – Passed Favorably by House Rules Committee– 3rd Reading in House
Audio from House Judiciary Committee HERE
This bill:
▸ provides that a provisional concealed carry permit holder may, before age 21, apply for a concealed carry permit that becomes valid at age 21; and
▸ makes technical changes.
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H.B. 328 — Rep. Thurston
WEAPONS RESTRICTIONS AMENDMENTS — STATUS: 2/15 -House Committee – Not Considered
This bill:
▸ eliminates the prohibition of carrying a dangerous weapon while a person’s alcohol concentration level exceeds the statutory limit under certain circumstances; and
▸ provides an exception if a person uses a dangerous weapon in the person’s residence
or in defense of others and the person’s alcohol concentration level exceeds the statutory limit.
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H.B. 102S01 — Rep. Greene
USE OF FORCE AMENDMENTS (SELF DEFENSE AMENDMENT) — STATUS: 2/14 – Senate – Passed Second Reading
Audio from Senate Judiciary, Law Enforcement, and Criminal Justice Committee HERE
Audio from House Judiciary Committee HERE
House Floor Video, Day 15 (2/5/2018) [HB102S1]
Senate Floor Video, Day 24 (2/14/2018) [1HB102 Use of Force Amendments, Anderegg]
This bill modifies criminal provisions related to use of force.
▸ addresses when a person is not justified in using force; and
▸ makes technical changes.
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H.B. 129 — Rep. Maloy and Hinkin
SELF-DEFENSE AMENDMENT — STATUS: 2/14 – Senate to standing committee
Audio House Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Committee HERE
House Floor Video, Day 22 (2/12/2018) [HB129]
This bill clarifies that an individual is not required to retreat from an aggressor.
This bill:
▸ provides that an individual is not required to retreat from an aggressor even if there is a safe place to which the individual can retreat;
▸ provides that an individual’s failure to retreat is not relevant when determining whether the individual acted reasonably; and makes technical changes.
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Updated will be provided as they become available.
