SENATE BILL 239

Sponsored By:

Senator Jones-Rodwell (By Request - Baltimore City Administration)

Entitled:

Crimes - Possession of Loaded Handgun or Regulated Firearm - Enhanced Penalties

Synopsis:

Prohibiting a person from wearing, carrying, or transporting a handgun loaded with ammunition on or about the person or in a vehicle under specified circumstances; prohibiting a person from possessing a regulated firearm loaded with ammunition under specified circumstances or if the person is under the age of 21 years; establishing penalties, including mandatory minimum terms of imprisonment, for violations of the Act; etc.

History by Legislative and Calendar Date

Senate Action

1/28

First Reading Judicial Proceedings

Hearing 2/10 at 1:00 p.m.

House Action

No Action

Sponsored by:

Senator Verna L. Jones-Rodwell, District 44

Baltimore City Administration

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

Crimes and Punishments -see also- Penalties and Sentnc; etc.

Guns

Minors -see also- Age of Majority; Youth

Motor Vehicles -see also- Aband Veh; Ambulances; Buses; etc.

Parole and Probation

Penalties and Sentences -see also- Death Penalty

Weapons -see also- Guns

Bill affects the following Statutes:

Criminal Law

( 4-203 )

Public Safety

( 5-133 )

Documents

Bill Text: First Reading, Third Reading, Enrolled

Fiscal and Policy Note: Available

Amendments: None offered