2004 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 305

File Code: Criminal Law - Substantive Crimes
Sponsored By:
Delegates Sophocleus, Anderson, Cadden, Harrison, McMillan, Menes, and Montgomery
Entitled:
Criminal Law - Use of Firearm in Commission of Crime

Synopsis:

Making it a misdemeanor to use any firearm capable of being concealed on the person in the commission of a crime of violence or a felony, whether or not the firearm is operable at the time of the crime.

History by Legislative Date

House Action
1/28
First Reading Judiciary
2/25
Hearing 3/16 at 1:00 p.m.
Senate Action
No Action
Sponsored by:
Delegate Theodore Sophocleus, District 32
Delegate Curt Anderson, District 43
Delegate Joan Cadden, District 31
Delegate Hattie N. Harrison, District 45
Delegate Herb McMillan, District 30
Delegate Pauline H. Menes, District 21
Delegate Karen S. Montgomery, District 14
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS -see also- PENALTIES; SENTENCES; etc.
GUNS
PENALTIES
WEAPONS -see also- GUNS
Bill affects the following Statute:
Criminal Law
( 4-204 )

Documents:

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