2011 House Bill 4013

Exempt reserve peace officers from “taser” ban

Introduced in the House

Jan. 13, 2011

Introduced by Rep. Richard LeBlanc (D-18)

To add reserve peace officers who have had the proper training to the list of those not prohibited from possessing “tasers” or similar electrical incapacitation devices. Under current law these devices are banned for civilians, but peace officers, court officers, licensed private investigators and airplane pilots can have them.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

March 10, 2011

Reported without amendment

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

March 23, 2011

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

March 24, 2011

Passed in the House 99 to 11 (details)

Received in the Senate

April 12, 2011

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

May 25, 2011

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.