HOUSE BILL 79

Sponsored By:

Delegate Minnick

Entitled:

Firearms - Mandatory Sentences

Synopsis:

Requiring specified minimum sentences to be imposed for a conviction of a first, second, or third offense of the use of a firearm in the commission of a felony; and repealing specified provisions relating to mandatory minimum sentences for the use of specified firearms in the commission of specified crimes.

History by Legislative Date

House Action

11/15

Pre-filed

1/12

First Reading Judiciary

2/16

Hearing 3/16 at 1:00 p.m.

Senate Action

No Action

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS -see also- PENALTIES; SENTENCES; etc.

GUNS

PAROLE AND PROBATION

PENALTIES

SENTENCES -see also- DEATH PENALTY

WEAPONS -see also- GUNS

Bill affects the following Statutes:

Article - 27 Crimes and Punishments

( 36B , 36H-6 , 36H-7 )

Documents:

Bill Text: First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled

Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)

Amendments: None offered