1996 Regular Session

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