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Panel backs closing 'air/gas-powered weapon' loophole for robbery charges; bill goes to appropriations
Summary
Senate Bill 9-41 would add air- or gas-powered weapons that resemble firearms to robbery statutes; the committee voted to report the bill and refer it to appropriations unanimously.
Richmond — The subcommittee voted to report Senate Bill 9-41 and refer it to the Appropriations Committee after sponsors said the bill closes what they described as a drafting gap that narrowed robbery statutes in recent code changes.
Senator D'Stefpe, sponsor of SB 9-41, told the committee the measure would add "air or gas powered" weapons similar in appearance to firearms — whether capable of firing or not — to the robbery statute. "Today, you can get [air/gas guns] in 20 caliber, 22…
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