SENATE BILL 21

File Code: Criminal Law - Procedure

Sponsored By:

Senator Sfikas

Entitled:

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

Synopsis:

Making a person ineligible for parole for 5 years if the person is convicted for a second time of using a handgun in the commission of a felony or crime of violence.

Legislative History

Senate Action

10/24

Pre-filed

1/8

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 Statute:

Article - 27 Crimes and Punishments

( 36B )

Documents:

Bill Text:

First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled

Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)