Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act of 2002

A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to exempt qualified current and former law enforcement officers from state laws prohibiting the carrying of concealed handguns.

Subjects

Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary

Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act of 2002 - Amends the Federal criminal code to authorize qualified law enforcement officers (including certain qualified retired officers) carrying the photographic identification issued by their governmental agency, notwithstanding State or local laws, to carry a concealed firearm. Provides that such authorization shall not supersede State laws that: (1) permit private entities to prohibit the possession of concealed firearms on their property; or (2) prohibit the possession of firearms on State or local government property. Excludes from the definition of "firearm" any machine gun, firearm silencer, or destructive device.

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Legislative Actions

2002-05-08
Introduced in Senate
2002-05-08
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
2002-07-23
Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 107-935.
2002-09-19
Committee on the Judiciary. Committee consideration and Mark Up Session held.
2002-11-14
Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.
2002-11-14
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 761.
2002-11-14
Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy with amendments. Without written report.
2002-11-14
Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy with amendments. Without written report.
2002-11-19
By Senator Leahy from Committee on the Judiciary filed written report. Report No. 107-345. Minority views filed.
2002-11-19
By Senator Leahy from Committee on the Judiciary filed written report. Report No. 107-345. Minority views filed.

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