Signed by Governor John Carney, Jr.

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that prohibits abusive individuals from bearing arms

Highlights:

• Prohibits any individual convicted of a felony or misdemeanor crime of violence or domestic violence involving physical injury to another individual from purchasing, owning, possessing, or controlling a deadly weapon or ammunition for a firearm within the state (Sec. 1).

• Specifies that the provisions of this bill shall take effect upon passage and approval by the governor (Sec. 2).

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