2000 Regular Session

SENATE BILL 619

File Code: Criminal Law - Procedure Prior Year Introduction As: SB 21/97 - JPR
Sponsored By:
Senator Sfikas
Entitled:
Handguns - Use in the Commission of a Felony or Crime of Violence - Mandatory Sentence

Synopsis:

Making a person ineligible for parole for not less than 5 years if the person is convicted for a second time of using a handgun in the commission of a felony or crime of violence.

History by Legislative Date

Senate Action
2/4
First Reading Judicial Proceedings
2/9
Hearing 3/15 at 1:00 p.m.
3/29
Unfavorable Report by Judicial Proceedings
House Action
No Action
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS -see also- PENALTIES; SENTENCES; etc.
GUNS
PAROLE AND PROBATION
PENALTIES
SENTENCES -see also- DEATH PENALTY
WEAPONS -see also- GUNS
Bill affects the following Statute:
Article - 27 Crimes and Punishments
( 36B )

Documents:

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