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2011 Senate Bill 779: Impose criminal penalties for making toy gun look real
Introduced by Sen. Hoon-Yung Hopgood D-Taylor on October 26, 2011
To prohibit changing, altering, removing, or obliterating any coloration or markings on an imitation or toy gun that are required by any applicable state or federal laws, in a way that makes it look more like a real firearm, subject to up to18 months in prison and a $10,000 fine. Official Text and Analysis.
Referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee on October 26, 2011
Reported in the Senate on December 7, 2011
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-3) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered in the Senate on February 15, 2012
The substitute passed by voice vote in the Senate on February 15, 2012