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CS/SB 278: Handheld Laser Lighting Devices

GENERAL BILL by Criminal Justice ; Saunders

Handheld Laser Lighting Devices; defines term "laser lighting device"; provides that it is seconddegree misdemeanor for person to knowingly & willfully shine beam of laser lighting device at law enforcement officer in such manner as to cause said officer to believe that firearm is pointed at him or her; provides penalties. Creates 784.062.

Effective Date: 10/01/2000
Last Action: 5/5/2000 Senate - Died on Calendar
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF



Bill History

Date Chamber Action
10/18/1999 Senate • Prefiled
11/5/1999 Senate • Referred to Criminal Justice
3/7/2000 Senate • Introduced, referred to Criminal Justice SJ 00026
3/30/2000 Senate • On Committee agenda Criminal Justice, 04/04/00, 2:00 pm, 37S
4/4/2000 Senate • Comm. Action:CS by Criminal Justice; YEAS 7 NAYS 0
4/6/2000 Senate • 00409
• Placed on Calendar SJ 00407
5/5/2000 Senate • Died on Calendar