HB1048Introduced in the House
Relative to repealing the prohibition on the possession or sale of blackjacks, slung shots, and metallic knuckles except by or to minors.
Introduced by James Spillane, District 02-ROC
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Relative to repealing the prohibition on the possession or sale of blackjacks, slung shots, and metallic knuckles except by or to minors.
Where it stands
Without objection returned to the House per Senate Rule 3-21, 03/26/2026; Senate Journal 7
March 26, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: OTP · March 5, 2026
192
Yes
154
No
46
Absent or Not Voting
392 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Tom Ploszaj | 01-BEL | Yes |
| Thomas Buco | 01-CAR | Absent |
| Stephen Woodcock | 01-CAR | No |
| David Paige | 01-CAR | No |
| James Tierney | 01-COO | Absent |
| Sean Durkin | 01-COO | Yes |
| Joseph Barton | 01-GRA | Yes |
| Calvin Beaulier | 01-GRA | Yes |
| Darrell Louis | 01-GRA | Yes |
| Tom Mannion | 01-HIL | Yes |
Bill history
Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety House Journal 1 P. 4
Public Hearing: 01/28/2026 11:30 am GP 159
Executive Session: 02/18/2026 11:30 am GP 159
Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass 02/18/2026 (Vote 7-5; Regular Calendar) House Calendar 9 P. 31
Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
Ought to Pass: Motion Adopted Regular Calendar 192-154 03/05/2026 House Journal 6 P. 45
Without objection returned to the House per Senate Rule 3-21, 03/26/2026; Senate Journal 7
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