1713-S AMH RODN HARO 244

                 

SHB 1713 - H AMD TO H AMD (H-2251.2/15) 222

By Representative Rodne

ADOPTED 03/09/2015

    On page 77, after line 2 of the striking amendment, insert the following:

    "NEW SECTION. Sec. 247.  A new section is added to chapter 71.05 RCW to read as follows:

    The limitation on firearm rights based on involuntary commitment for treatment of a substance use disorder shall be strictly construed to apply only if the person would otherwise have his or her firearm rights limited under federal law."

 

    Renumber the remaining sections consecutively and correct any internal references accordingly.

 

    On page 107, after line 31 of the striking amendment, insert the following:

    "NEW SECTION. Sec. 273.  A new section is added to chapter 71.34 RCW to read as follows:

    The limitation on firearm rights based on involuntary commitment for treatment of a substance use disorder shall be strictly construed to apply only if the person would otherwise have his or her firearm rights limited under federal law."

 

    Renumber the remaining sections consecutively and correct any internal references accordingly.

 

    On page 112, line 38 of the striking amendment, after "(iii)" strike "After" and insert "Subject to section 279 of this act, after"

 

    On page 115, line 25 of the striking amendment, after "substance," insert "subject to section 279 of this act,"

 

    On page 116, line 6 of the striking amendment, after "(P.L. 103-159)." insert "A court ordering commitment for treatment of a substance use disorder under chapter 71.05 or 71.34 RCW shall only forward the information described in this subsection to the department of licensing and the national instant criminal background check system index, denied persons file, if the limitation on firearm rights applies according to RCW 9.41.040 and section 279 of this act."

 

    On page 119, line 27 of the striking amendment, after "RCW or" insert ", subject to section 279 of this act,"

 

    On page 121, after line 19 of the striking amendment, insert the following:

    "NEW SECTION. Sec. 279.  A new section is added to chapter 9.41 RCW to read as follows:

    The limitation on firearm rights based on involuntary commitment under chapter 71.05 or 71.34 RCW for treatment of a substance use disorder shall be strictly construed to apply only if the person would otherwise have his or her firearm rights limited under federal law."

   

    Correct any internal references accordingly.

 

    Correct the title.

 

 

 

    EFFECT:  Provides that the limitation on firearm rights associated with commitment for a substance use disorder applies only if the person would otherwise have his or her firearm rights limited under federal law. 

 

 

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