1999 Regular Session

SENATE BILL 207

File Code: Criminal Law - Substantive Crimes
Sponsored By:
Senator Mooney
Entitled:
Crimes - Use of a Handgun in Commission of a Crime - Penalties

Synopsis:

Increasing from 5 years to 10 years the minimum penalty for a person who uses a certain handgun or antique firearm capable of being concealed on the person in the commission of any felony or of certain crimes of violence; increasing the mandatory minimum penalty for the offense from 5 years to 10 years; increasing from 5 years to 10 years the time before a certain person becomes eligible for parole; and increasing from 5 years to 10 years the minimum penalty for subsequent violations of the offense.

History by Legislative Date

Senate Action
2/1
First Reading Judicial Proceedings
2/10
Hearing 3/17 at 1:00 p.m.
3/22
Withdrawn
House Action
No Action
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
ABDUCTION
ARSON
ASSAULT
BURGLARY
CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS -see also- PENALTIES; SENTENCES
GUNS -see also- HUNTING
HIJACKING
MANSLAUGHTER
MURDER
PAROLE AND PROBATION
PENALTIES
ROBBERY
SEXUAL OFFENSES
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 offered