Firearms, etc.; carrying concealed weapon by persons convicted of misdemeanor hate crime prohibited.

What it does: Possession or transportation of firearms, firearms ammunition, stun weapons, or explosives or carrying of concealed weapons by persons convicted of a misdemeanor hate crime prohibited; penalty. Prohibits any person who, on or after July 1, 2026, commits assault or assault and battery against a person he intentionally selected because of his race, religious conviction, gender, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, color, or ethnic or national origin and is subsequently adjudicated delinquent or convicted of such offense from knowingly and intentionally possessing or transporting any… (official summary)

Question before the chamber: Senate substitute agreed to by House

A yes vote agreed to the Senate substitute for HB 1015, which bars people convicted of misdemeanor hate-crime assault from possessing firearms, ammunition, stun weapons or explosives, or carrying concealed weapons. (AI-written)

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