S 2480
107th Congress
Senate
Crime and Law Enforcement
Federal preemption
Firearms
Firearms control
Government Operations and Politics
Identification devices
Law enforcement officers
Local laws
Photography
Police
State laws
Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act of 2002
Introduced: May 8, 2002
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8 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Nov 19, 2002
By Senator Leahy from Committee on the Judiciary filed written report. Report No. 107-345. Minority views filed.
Nov 14, 2002
Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy with amendments. Without written report.
Nov 14, 2002
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 761.
Nov 14, 2002
Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.
Sep 19, 2002
Committee on the Judiciary. Committee consideration and Mark Up Session held.
Jul 23, 2002
Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 107-935.
May 8, 2002
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
May 8, 2002
Introduced in Senate
Plain-English summary
Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act of 2002 - Amends the Federal criminal code to authorize qualified law enforcement officers (including qualified retired officers) carrying the photographic identification issued by the governmental agency for which the individual is, or was, employed as a law enforcement officer, notwithstanding State or local laws, to carry a concealed firearm that has been shipped or transported in interstate or foreign commerce.
Specifies that this Act shall not be construed to supersede or limit the laws of any State that: (1) permit private persons or entities to prohibit or restrict the possession of concealed firearms on their property; or (2) prohibit or restrict the possession of firearms on any State or local government property, installation, building, base, or park.
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By Senator Leahy from Committee on the Judiciary filed written report. Report No. 107-345. Minority views filed.
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