Yes, you read that right. Here’s the official summary of SB 1613/ HB 1565: Present law provides 10 defenses that a defendant may assert when charged with illegal possession of a weapon; provided, that the defenses are not available to a person who unlawfully possesses a firearm and has been convicted of either a felony involving the use or attempted
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In a vote straight down party lines, MaKayla’s Law, a bill that sought to hold gun owners responsible if a child was injured or killed with a loaded gun left unsecured and accessible, was defeated today in the House Civil Justice Committee. Those voting against the bill offered no reason for their vote in the public, televised committee meeting. “While
Read moreMaKayla’s Law is up for a vote tomorrow morning in the House Civil Justice Committee at 9am CST and in the Senate Judiciary Committee at 1pm CST. Click on the image below to easily send an email to all committee members and legislative leadership. Please share with friends and family.
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After passing a key vote, common sense legislation to prevent gun violence is once again in the crosshairs of the National Rifle Association. For the second week, MaKayla’s Law is the sole piece of legislation under fire by the NRA in their weekly action alert. Last week, recipients were instructed to “Oppose Legislation that Impacts Your Rights” and this week,
Read moreThe House Civil Justice Subcommittee will take up nearly a dozen firearm-related bills this afternoon in what promises to be a long and lively meeting. After over three hours on Tuesday afternoon, the Senate Judiciary still had not gotten to MaKayla’s Law. The chairman approached Senator Kyle, the bill sponsor, and asked if she’d agree to roll the bill a
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