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