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  1. Adds Subtitle D--Other Matters SEC. 131. CONDITIONS FOR TREATMENT OF CERTAIN PERSONS AS ADJUDICATED MENTALLY INCOMPETENT FOR CERTAIN PURPOSES at the end of title I

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    In S. 3525 · Placed on Calendar Senate

    (d) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of the Interior to carry out this section such sums as are necessary.

    Inserted: Subtitle D--Other Matters SEC. 131. CONDITIONS FOR TREATMENT OF CERTAIN PERSONS AS ADJUDICATED MENTALLY INCOMPETENT FOR CERTAIN PURPOSES.

    Inserted: (a) In General.--Chapter 55 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section:

    Inserted: "Sec. 5511. Conditions for treatment of certain persons as adjudicated mentally incompetent for certain purposes "In any case arising out of the administration by the Secretary of laws and benefits under this title, a person who is mentally incapacitated, deemed mentally incompetent, or experiencing an extended loss of consciousness shall not be considered adjudicated as a mental defective under subsection (d)(4) or (g)(4) of section 922 of title 18 without the order or finding of a judge, magistrate, or other judicial authority of competent jurisdiction that such person is a danger to himself or herself or others.".

    Inserted: (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 55 of such title is amended by adding at the end the following new item:

    Inserted: "5511. Conditions for treatment of certain persons as adjudicated mentally incompetent for certain purposes.".

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    At the end of title I, add the following:

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SA 2914. Mr. COBURN (for himself, Mr. Webb, Mr. Wicker, Mr. Inhofe, Mr. Roberts, Mr. Blunt, Mr. Enzi, Mr. Boozman, Mr. Burr, Mr. Crapo, Mr. Hatch, and Ms. Collins) submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 3525, to protect and enhance opportunities for recreational hunting, fishing, and shooting, and for other purposes; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:

At the end of title I, add the following:

Subtitle D--Other Matters SEC. 131. CONDITIONS FOR TREATMENT OF CERTAIN PERSONS AS ADJUDICATED MENTALLY INCOMPETENT FOR CERTAIN PURPOSES.

(a) In General.--Chapter 55 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section:

“Sec. 5511. Conditions for treatment of certain persons as

adjudicated mentally incompetent for certain purposes

“In any case arising out of the administration by the Secretary of laws and benefits under this title, a person who is mentally incapacitated, deemed mentally incompetent, or experiencing an extended loss of consciousness shall not be considered adjudicated as a mental defective under subsection (d)(4) or (g)(4) of section 922 of title 18 without the order or finding of a judge, magistrate, or other judicial authority of competent jurisdiction that such person is a danger to himself or herself or others.”.

(b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 55 of such title is amended by adding at the end the following new item:

“5511. Conditions for treatment of certain persons as adjudicated mentally incompetent for certain purposes.”.

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November 14, 2012