2019 House Bill 4434

Revise concealed pistol license violation sanctions

Introduced in the House

April 9, 2019

Introduced by Rep. Matt Hall (R-63)

To repeal criminal sanctions for carrying a concealed pistol after a individual's concealed pistol license has expired (currently up to five years in prison and a $2,500 fine), with a civil fine of $330 for carrying a pistol after failing to renew a license that is less than one year past its expiration. Bill supporters contend that the current penalty is excessive for that they call a "paperwork" crime.

Referred to the Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs and Homeland Security

May 7, 2019

Reported without amendment

Refer to the Committee on Judiciary with the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

May 21, 2019

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

May 22, 2019

Amendment offered by Rep. Vanessa Guerra (D-95)

To replace the proposed civil penalty with misdemeanor sanctions of up to 90 days in jail or a $500 fine.

The amendment failed by voice vote

May 24, 2019

Passed in the House 90 to 19 (details)

Received in the Senate

June 4, 2019

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations