2011 Senate Bill 780

Impose penalties for “brandishing” fake gun

Introduced in the Senate

Oct. 26, 2011

Introduced by Sen. Rick Jones (R-24)

To make knowingly “brandishing” an object that appears to be a firearm a crime punishable by up to 93 days in jail and a $100 fine.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Dec. 7, 2011

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Feb. 15, 2012

Substitute offered

The substitute passed by voice vote