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Bill99th CongressFiled Jun 26, 1985Crime and Law Enforcement
S. 1363

Dangerous Martial Arts Weapons Act of 1986

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What it doesSummary reported to senate with amendment(s) (Sep 29, 1986)

(Reported to Senate from the Committee on the Judiciary with amendment, S. Rept. 99-503)

Dangerous Martial Arts Weapons Act of 1986 - Amends the Federal criminal code to prohibit the mailing of martial arts weapons in interstate or foreign commerce. Imposes criminal penalties for violations of this Act. Allows a State to pass laws providing for the exemption of such State from the provisions of this Act.

States that this Act shall not apply to common carriers and specified governmental entities.

Exempts knives, swords, and ceremonial or collector weapons that are otherwise mailable under such Act.

What just happenedSep 29, 1986

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 1017.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA](D-MA)Sponsor
9 cosponsors6 D3 R
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  1. Sep 29, 1986Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 1017.

  2. Sep 29, 1986Committee

    Committee on Judiciary. Reported to Senate by Senator Thurmond with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 99-503.

    Judiciary Committee
  3. Sep 29, 1986Committee14000

    Committee on Judiciary. Reported to Senate by Senator Thurmond with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 99-503.

    Judiciary Committee
  4. Aug 7, 1986Committee

    Committee on Judiciary. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

    Judiciary Committee
  5. Oct 16, 1985Committee

    Committee on Judiciary. Hearings held.

    Judiciary Committee
  6. Jul 12, 1985Committee

    Committee on Judiciary requested executive comment from Justice Department.

    Judiciary Committee
  7. Jun 26, 1985IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  8. Jun 26, 1985IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Reported to Senate with amendment(s)Sep 29, 198601
(Reported to Senate from the Committee on the Judiciary with amendment, S. Rept. 99-503)

Dangerous Martial Arts Weapons Act of 1986 - Amends the Federal criminal code to prohibit the mailing of martial arts weapons in interstate or foreign commerce. Imposes criminal penalties for violations of this Act. Allows a State to pass laws providing for the exemption of such State from the provisions of this Act.

States that this Act shall not apply to common carriers and specified governmental entities.

Exempts knives, swords, and ceremonial or collector weapons that are otherwise mailable under such Act.

Introduced in SenateJun 26, 198500

Amends the Federal criminal code with regard to the ban on mailing dangerous items to include martial arts weapons within the prohibition. Prohibits mail-order sales to States which have banned the manufacturing, selling, carrying, and possession of such weapons.

Authorizes the Postal Service to prescribe regulations for mailing otherwise nonmailable martial arts weapons to certain military, State, or municipal procurement officers or employees, as well as certain bona fide manufacturers or dealers.

Exempts knives, swords, and other ceremonial or collector weapons that are otherwise mailable under this section.