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S.707: Concealed Weapons Prohibition Act of 1997
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about government operations and politics
- Introduced May 6, 1997
- Latest Major Action May 6, 1997
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
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Bill Summary
Concealed Weapons Prohibition Act of 1997 - Prohibits a person from carrying a handgun on his or her person in public. Sets forth exceptions where a person is authorized to carry a handgun: (1) under Federal law; (2) under a State law that grants an exemption based on an individualized determination and a review of credible evidence that the person should be allowed to carry a handgun because of compelling circumstances; or (3) under a State...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
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| May 6, 1997 |
Introduced in the Senate by Frank R. Lautenberg (D-N.J.) |