SENATE BILL 863

File Code: Public Safety Prior Year Introduction As: SB 548/96 - JPR

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

2/21

First Reading Senate Rules

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: Not available at this time