1997 Regular Session

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)