BILL · 2001–02 SESSION

SB 5928: Hunting safety/children

Requiring supervision of young children when hunting with a firearm.

Summary

  • To legally hunt or trap with a firearm, an individual under the age of 14 must be under the supervision of his or her parent, guardian, or an adult approved by the parent or guardian to supervise. Unlawful possession of a firearm in violation of this section is a class C felony.

From the Senate Bill Report (SB 5928), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedFeb 8, 2001
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Dow Constantine (D-34)
Introduced
February 8, 2001 in the Senate
Last action
January 14, 2002
Requested by
State agency
Budget
Has a fiscal note

AN ACT Relating to hunting safety for children;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Dow Constantine (D-34)

3 co-sponsors (2 Democrats, 1 Republican)

Votes

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

History

  1. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  2. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  3. First reading, referred to Natural Resources, Parks & Shorelines.

SB 5928 in other sessions

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