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Sponsors present Senate Bill 98 to bar firearm possession after misdemeanor domestic violence convictions
Summary
Senators said Senate Bill 98 would prohibit firearm possession for people convicted of first-degree misdemeanor domestic violence, align state law with federal restrictions and apply the bar only after conviction; sponsors plan an amendment to remove "charged" language from the bill.
Senators presented sponsor testimony on Senate Bill 98, which they said would prohibit individuals convicted of first-degree misdemeanor domestic violence from possessing firearms or dangerous ordinances.
Senator Craig said domestic violence fatalities involving firearms have risen recently and described SB98 as a focused measure to keep weapons away…
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