2002 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 195

File Code: Criminal Law - Substantive Crimes
Sponsored By:
Chairman, Judiciary Committee and Delegate Grosfeld
Entitled:
Dangerous Weapons - Minors - Civil Offense

Synopsis:

Providing that a violation by a minor of specified provisions on possession of a dangerous weapon or pepper mace is a civil offense rather than a misdemeanor; authorizing a law enforcement officer to issue a citation to a minor under specified circumstances;providing that a minor who violates specified provisions of law is subject to procedures and dispositions, including citation, informed adjustment, a supervised work program, and civil fine; etc.

History by Legislative Date

House Action
1/18
First Reading Judiciary
1/17
Hearing 1/29 at 1:00 p.m.
2/18
Favorable with Amendments Report by Judiciary
2/19
Favorable with Amendments Report Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
2/21
Third Reading Passed (132-6)
Senate Action
2/25
First Reading Judicial Proceedings
3/13
Hearing 3/19 at 1:00 p.m.
4/8
Unfavorable Report by Judicial Proceedings
Sponsored by:
Chairman, Judiciary Comm.
Delegate Sharon M. Grosfeld, District 18
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
CITATIONS
COURTS -see also- CIRCUIT; APPEALS; DISTRICT; ORPHANS'; etc.
CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS -see also- PENALTIES; SENTENCES; etc.
FINES
JUVENILE CAUSES
LAW ENFORCEMENT -see also- STATE POLICE, DEPARTMENT OF
MINORS -see also- AGE OF MAJORITY; YOUTH
PENALTIES
WEAPONS -see also- GUNS
Bill affects the following Statutes:
Courts and Judicial Proceedings
( 3-8A-10 , 3-8A-19 , 3-8A-33 )
Criminal Law (Proposed - Text available when HB 11 passed)
( 4-101 )

Documents:

Bill Text: First Reading (PDF), Third Reading (PDF), Enrolled
Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)
Amendments:
House
Number: 632613/1 (PDF)     Offered on: February 19, 2002   at: 10:52 a.m.     Status: Adopted
Roll Call Vote (Legislative date is shown):
House
February 21, 2002: Third Reading Passed (132-6)