2005 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 38

File Code: Criminal Law - Substantive Crimes Prior Year Introduction As: HB 305/04 - JUD
Sponsored By:
Delegates Sophocleus, Barkley, Boschert, Cadden, Conroy, Dumais, Heller, and Quinter
Entitled:
Criminal Law - Use of Firearm in Commission of Crime

Synopsis:

Making it a misdemeanor to use any firearm capable of being concealed on the person in the commission of a crime of violence or a felony, whether or not the firearm is operable at the time of the crime.

History by Legislative Date

House Action
07/6
Pre-filed
1/12
First Reading Judiciary
2/17
Hearing 3/9 at 1:00 p.m.
Senate Action
No Action

Sponsored by:

Delegate Theodore Sophocleus, District 32
Delegate Charles Barkley, District 39
Delegate David G. Boschert, District 33A
Delegate Joan Cadden, District 31
Delegate Mary A. Conroy, District 23A
Delegate Kathleen M. Dumais, District 15
Delegate Henry B. Heller, District 19
Delegate Neil F. Quinter, District 13

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS -see also- PENALTIES; SENTENCES; etc.
GUNS
PENALTIES
WEAPONS -see also- GUNS

Bill affects the following Statute:

Criminal Law
( 4-204 )

Documents:

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