2001 Regular Session

SENATE BILL 785

File Code: Public Safety Crossfiled with: HOUSE BILL 919
Sponsored By:
Senator Forehand
Entitled:
Crimes - Use of a Firearm in the Commission of a Felony or Crime of Violence

Synopsis:

Expanding the law prohibiting the use of handguns and antique firearms in the commission of a felony or crime of violence to include a prohibition on the use of other firearms in the commission of a felony or crime of violence; imposing specified penalties to violations of the Act; etc.

History by Legislative Date

Senate Action
2/9
First Reading Senate Rules
2/21
Re-referred Judicial Proceedings
Hearing 3/13 at 1:00 p.m.
3/19
Unfavorable Report by Judicial Proceedings
House Action
No Action
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS -see also- PENALTIES; SENTENCES; etc.
GUNS
PENALTIES
VIOLENCE -see also- DOMESTIC VIOLENCE; HARASSMENT
WEAPONS -see also- GUNS
Bill affects the following Statutes:
Article - 27 Crimes and Punishments
( 36B , 441 )

Documents:

Bill Text: First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled
Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)
Amendments: None offered