SENATE BILL 81

File Code: Criminal Law - Procedure

Sponsored By:

Senator Sfikas

Entitled:

Handguns - Use in Commission of a Felony or Crime of Violence - Mandatory Sentence

Synopsis:

Altering the sentence imposed for the use of a handgun or a specified antique firearm in the commission of a felony or a crime of violence; eliminating the distinction between first offenses and subsequent offenses; requiring that the sentence be served consecutively to any other sentence imposed; and making a person who commits the offense of the use of a handgun or specified antique firearm in the commission of a felony or crime of violence ineligible for parole for 5 years.

Legislative History

Senate Action

10/27

Pre-filed

1/10

First Reading Judicial Proceedings

2/7

Hearing 3/12 at 1:00 p.m.

3/20

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

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 available