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Bill99th CongressFiled May 6, 1986Crime and Law Enforcement
S. 2411

Ballistic Knife Prohibition Act of 1986

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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (May 6, 1986)

Ballistic Knife Prohibition Act of 1986 - Amends the Federal criminal code to prohibit the possession, manufacture, sale, importation, and mailing of ballistic knives (knives with a detachable blade that is propelled by a spring-operated mechanism).

What just happenedMay 19, 1986

Committee on Judiciary requested executive comment from Justice Department.

Who’s behind it

Sen. D'Amato, Alfonse [R-NY](R-NY)Sponsor
13 cosponsors8 D5 R
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  1. May 19, 1986Committee

    Committee on Judiciary requested executive comment from Justice Department.

    Judiciary Committee
  2. May 19, 1986Committee

    Referred to Subcommittee on Criminal Law.

    Terrorism, Technology, and Government Information Subcommittee
  3. May 6, 1986IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  4. May 6, 1986IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate