Personal Safety and Community Protection Act of 1997
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (23 May 1997): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
What this bill does
This bill, the Personal Safety and Community Protection Act of 1997, would establish a national standard for carrying concealed firearms. It would allow individuals with a valid permit to carry a concealed firearm in one state to carry it in another state, provided they are not prohibited by federal law and comply with the destination state's restrictions or specific conditions outlined in the bill. Additionally, it would exempt qualified current and former law enforcement officers from state laws that prohibit carrying concealed handguns.
The bill affects individuals who possess concealed firearm permits and travel across state lines, as well as current and former law enforcement officers. It aims to create a uniform system for nonresidents carrying concealed firearms and provide an exemption for law enforcement. The bill was introduced in the Senate in 1997 and has not moved beyond that stage. Its next step would be referral to a committee for further consideration.
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Official summary
Personal Safety and Community Protection Act of 1997 - Amends the Federal criminal code to establish a national standard for the carrying of certain concealed firearms by nonresidents. Authorizes a person who has a valid permit to carry a concealed firearm in one State and who is not prohibited from carrying a firearm under Federal law to carry a concealed firearm (that has been transported in interstate commerce) in another State in accordance with the restrictions of that State (if any) or as specified under this Act. Exempts qualified current and former law enforcement officers from State laws prohibiting the carrying of concealed handguns.
Timeline
23 May 1997
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Common questions
- What does S. 816 do?
- This bill, the Personal Safety and Community Protection Act of 1997, would establish a national standard for carrying concealed firearms. It would allow individuals with a valid permit to carry a concealed firearm in one state to carry it in another state, provided they are not prohibited by federal law and comply with the destination state's restrictions or specific conditions outlined in the bill. Additionally, it would exempt qualified current and former law enforcement officers from state laws that prohibit carrying concealed handguns. The bill affects individuals who possess concealed firearm permits and travel across state lines, as well as current and former law enforcement officers. It aims to create a uniform system for nonresidents carrying concealed firearms and provide an exemption for law enforcement. The bill was introduced in the Senate in 1997 and has not moved beyond that stage. Its next step would be referral to a committee for further consideration.
- Has S. 816 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S. 816. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S. 816?
- S. 816 was sponsored by Sen. Craig, Larry E. [R-ID] (R-ID), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 816?
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. (23 May 1997).
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