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BILL · 1991–92 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SHB 1903

HB 1903: Handgun trigger-lock device

Requiring trigger-locking devices on handguns.

Summary

  • A licensed firearms dealer is prohibited from selling a handgun unless the dealer offers to sell the purchaser a trigger-locking device and explain its operation. The dealer must obtain from the purchaser a receipt for the sale of the trigger-locking device, or a signed statement from the purchaser declining to buy the device.

From the Substitute Senate Bill Report (SHB 1903), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate
  1. IntroducedFeb 14, 1991
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed HouseMar 19, 1991
  4. Passed Senatestopped here
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Pat Scott (D-38)
Introduced
February 14, 1991 in the House
Last action
March 12, 1992
Versions
HB 1903, SHB 1903

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Pat Scott (D-38)

11 co-sponsors (9 Democrats, 2 Republicans)

C Louise Miller R-45Grace Cole D-1Moyne Riley D-19Curtis Ludwig D-8Gary Locke D-37Jesse Wineberry D-43Marlin Appelwick D-46Marilyn Rasmussen D-2Arthur Wang D-27Roy Ferguson R-48Calvin Anderson D-43

Votes

House · Final Passage

March 19, 1991
Version voted on: SHB 1903
87 Yea 11 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat56200
Republican31900
How each member voted

Yea (87)

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House · Final Passage

February 3, 1992
Version voted on: SHB 1903
86 Yea 10 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat57001
Republican291001
How each member voted

Yea (86)

Excused (2)

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History

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HB 1903 in other sessions

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