2000 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 1139

File Code: Criminal Law - Substantive Crimes
Sponsored By:
Delegates Franchot, Hixson, Heller, Cryor, Bronrott, Shriver, and Barkley
Entitled:
Crimes - Reckless Endangerment - Place in Fear by Use of Handgun

Synopsis:

Providing that it is the misdemeanor of reckless endangerment if a person uses a handgun to place the person's spouse, parent, or child in fear of death or serious physical injury; imposing specified penalties for this offense, including a mandatory minimum penalty of 1 year; etc.

History by Legislative Date

House Action
2/11
First Reading Judiciary
2/16
Hearing 3/16 at 1:00 p.m.
3/15
Hearing cancelled
3/20
Withdrawn
Senate Action
No Action
Sponsored by:
Delegate Peter Franchot, District 20
Delegate Charles E. Barkley, District 39
Delegate William A. Bronrott, District 16
Delegate Jean B. Cryor, District 15
Delegate Henry B. Heller, District 19
Delegate Sheila E. Hixson, District 20
Delegate Mark K. Shriver, District 15
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS -see also- PENALTIES; SENTENCES; etc.
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE -see also- CHILD ABUSE
GUNS
SENTENCES -see also- DEATH PENALTY
WEAPONS -see also- GUNS
Bill affects the following Statute:
Article - 27 Crimes and Punishments
( 12A-2 )

Documents:

Bill Text: First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled
Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)
Amendments: None offered