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BILL · 1993–94 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SHB 1976

HB 1976: Trigger-locking devices

Requiring firearms dealers to offer trigger-locking devices.

Summary

  • "Handgun" is added to the list of firearms defined as having a barrel less than 12 inches long. "Trigger-locking device" also is defined. Before selling a handgun, a licensed firearms dealer must offer the purchaser a trigger-locking device, explain its operation, and have the purchaser initial the purchase application to indicate the purchaser understands a trigger-locking device is available for purchase.

From the Substitute Senate Bill Report (SHB 1976), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate
  1. IntroducedFeb 19, 1993
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed HouseMar 11, 1993
  4. Passed Senatestopped here
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Pat Scott (D-38)
Introduced
February 19, 1993 in the House
Last action
March 11, 1994
Versions
HB 1976, SHB 1976

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Pat Scott (D-38)

2 co-sponsors (2 Democrats, 0 Republicans)

Moyne Riley D-19Calvin Anderson D-43

Votes

House · Final Passage

March 11, 1993
Version voted on: SHB 1976
59 Yea 39 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat481500
Republican112400
How each member voted

Yea (59)

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History

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HB 1976 in other sessions

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