HB 2136 -- UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF A FIREARM

SPONSOR: Titus

Currently, a person commits the offense of unlawful possession of a firearm if such person knowingly has any firearm in his or her possession and:

(1) Has been convicted of a felony; or

(2) Is a fugitive, is habitually intoxicated, or is currently adjudged mentally incompetent.

This bill also makes it an offense if the person is in possession of a firearm and is not a citizen or lawful permanent resident of the United States.

Statutes affected:
Introduced (5343H.01): 571.070