Legislation - HB1061

Title: Criminal Law - Wearing, Carrying, or Transporting a Handgun - Prior Convictions
Sponsored by: Delegate Williams
Status: In the House - Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m.
Analysis: Fiscal and Policy Note
Racial Equity Impact Note

Synopsis

Altering the list of convictions that subject a defendant to enhanced sentencing for wearing, carrying, or transporting a handgun to include certain extra-jurisdictional crimes.

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Cross-filed with: SB0620

Bill File Type: Regular

Effective Date(s): October 1, 2026

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Legislation History
Chamber House Calendar Date 2/09/2026 Legislative Date 2/09/2026 Action First Reading Judiciary Proceedings
Chamber Calendar Date Legislative Date Action Text - First - Criminal Law - Wearing, Carrying, or Transporting a Handgun - Prior Convictions Proceedings
Chamber House Calendar Date 2/10/2026 Legislative Date 2/10/2026 Action Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m. Proceedings
Chamber Calendar Date Legislative Date Action Text - Racial Equity Impact Note Proceedings

Chamber	Calendar Date	Legislative Date	Action
House	2/09/2026	2/09/2026	First Reading Judiciary
			Text - First - Criminal Law - Wearing, Carrying, or Transporting a Handgun - Prior Convictions
House	2/10/2026	2/10/2026	Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m.
			Text - Racial Equity Impact Note

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