SENATE BILL 548

File Code: Criminal Law - Substantive Crimes

Sponsored By:

Senator Ferguson

Entitled:

Handguns - Wearing, Carrying, or Transporting in Commission of a Felony or Crime of Violence

Synopsis:

Making it a separate misdemeanor to wear, carry, or transport a handgun or antique firearm capable of being concealed on the person in the commission of a felony or crime of violence; making a mandatory minimum penalty of 5 years' imprisonment and a maximum penalty of 20 years' imprisonment applicable to the offense; specifying that, subject to a specified exception, a person who is convicted of an offense under the Act is ineligible for parole in less than 5 years; etc.

Legislative History

Senate Action

2/2

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

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 available