SENATE BILL REPORT

                   SB 5921

                    As of February 27, 1995

Title:  An act relating to penetration bullets.

Brief Description:  Outlawing possession of cartridges designed to penetrate life‑saving devices.

Sponsors:  Senators Pelz, C. Anderson, Wojahn, Prentice, Fairley, Kohl and Franklin.

Brief History:

Committee Activity:  Labor, Commerce & Trade:  2/28/95.

SENATE COMMITTEE ON LABOR, COMMERCE & TRADE

Staff:  Erika Lim (786-7488)

Background:  There have been recent announcements regarding bullets that are designed to penetrate life-saving devices and cause major internal injuries. 

Summary of Bill:  It is a class C felony to possess a bullet that is designed or manufactured to penetrate a life-saving device.  This prohibition does not apply to law enforcement or the military.

Appropriation:  None.

Fiscal Note:  Not requested.

Effective Date:  Ninety days after adjournment of session in which bill is passed.