SENATE BILL 660

Sponsored By:

Senator Currie

Entitled:

Regulated Firearms - Possession After Conviction of Crime of Violence - Penalties

Synopsis:

Establishing that a person who is convicted of possessing a regulated firearm after having been previously convicted of a crime of violence is guilty of a felony and on conviction shall, for a first offense, be sentenced to the Maryland Division of Correction for not less than 5 years and not more than 10 years, and for a second offense, be sentenced to not less than 10 years and not more than 20 years; establishing the eligibility for parole for a person sentenced under the Act; prohibiting a court from taking specified actions; etc.

Legislative History

Senate Action

1/31

First Reading Judicial Proceedings

2/5

Hearing 3/11 at 1:00 p.m.

4/7

Unfavorable Report by Judicial Proceedings

House Action

No Action

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS -see also- PENALTIES; SENTENCES

GUNS -see also- HUNTING

PAROLE AND PROBATION

PENALTIES

SENTENCES -see also- DEATH PENALTY

WEAPONS -see also- GUNS

Bill affects the following Statutes:

Article - 27 Crimes and Punishments

( 445 , 449 , 641 )

Documents:

Bill Text:

First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled

Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)