2011 Senate Bill 779

Impose criminal penalties for making toy gun look real

Introduced in the Senate

Oct. 26, 2011

Introduced by Sen. Hoon-Yung Hopgood (D-8)

To prohibit changing, altering, removing, or obliterating any coloration or markings on an imitation or toy gun that are required by any applicable state or federal laws, in a way that makes it look more like a real firearm, subject to up to18 months in prison and a $10,000 fine.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Dec. 7, 2011

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-3) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Feb. 15, 2012

Substitute offered

The substitute passed by voice vote