Washington laws........Oy Vey

[Trish]

Sometimes I wonder about the state I live in. (don't hold it against me too much......remember I am a transplant)

Original article here: (link dead)

Wash. OKs gun restrictions for mentally ill

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

OLYMPIA, Wash. -- The Washington Legislature wants to prohibit gun ownership for mentally ill people who have been involuntarily committed for two weeks or more.

The bill, which unanimously passed the House last month, passed the Senate Monday on a 39-1 vote. It now goes to Gov. Chris Gregoire for final approval.

Under current law, the firearm prohibition only applies to people who receive a 90-day or 180-day involuntarily treatment for mental health.

The new bill broadens the prohibition to people with 14-day commitments, and makes it apply to both adults and youths.

When a person is committed, their information would be sent to the Department of Licensing and to a national database. Those people could apply to have their gun rights restored once they satisfy several requirements.


OMG........Ya think?
I hope to God they don't let the mentally ill carry guns. Sheesh.

[jjgross]

Originally Posted by Trish

Sometimes I wonder about the state I live in. (don't hold it against me too much......remember I am a transplant)

Original article here: (link dead)

Wash. OKs gun restrictions for mentally ill

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

OLYMPIA, Wash. -- The Washington Legislature wants to prohibit gun ownership for mentally ill people who have been involuntarily committed for two weeks or more.

The bill, which unanimously passed the House last month, passed the Senate Monday on a 39-1 vote. It now goes to Gov. Chris Gregoire for final approval.

Under current law, the firearm prohibition only applies to people who receive a 90-day or 180-day involuntarily treatment for mental health.

The new bill broadens the prohibition to people with 14-day commitments, and makes it apply to both adults and youths.

When a person is committed, their information would be sent to the Department of Licensing and to a national database. Those people could apply to have their gun rights restored once they satisfy several requirements.


OMG........Ya think?
I hope to God they don't let the mentally ill carry guns. Sheesh.

The requirements
1.They haven't shot anyone in the last 12 months.
2.They don't crap on the sidewalk anymore.
3.They work with children.
4.they become a state senator or city council member.

[Trish]

Originally Posted by jjgross

The requirements
1.They haven't shot anyone in the last 12 months.
2.They don't crap on the sidewalk anymore.
3.They work with children.
4.they become a state senator or city council member.

Sounds about right!