2019 House Bill 4020

Legalize “stun guns”

Introduced in the House

Jan. 10, 2019

Introduced by Rep. Michele Hoitenga (R-102)

To repeal a ban on the sale, possession or use of tasers or stun guns by adults, defined as a “device that is capable of creating an electro-muscular disruption…capable of temporarily incapacitating or immobilizing an individual by the direction or emission of conducted energy." Stun gun does not include a launchable device.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Dec. 10, 2019

Reported without amendment

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

Jan. 14, 2020

Passed in the House 84 to 24 (details)

Received in the Senate

Jan. 15, 2020

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations