SENATE BILL 619

Sponsored By:

Senator Sfikas

Entitled:

Handguns - Use in the Commission of a Felony or Crime of Violence - Mandatory Sentence

Synopsis:

Making a person ineligible for parole for not less than 5 years if the person is convicted for a second time of using a handgun in the commission of a felony or crime of violence.

History by Legislative Date

Senate Action

2/4

First Reading Judicial Proceedings

2/9

Hearing 3/15 at 1:00 p.m.

3/29

Unfavorable Report by Judicial Proceedings

House 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 Statute:

Article - 27 Crimes and Punishments

( 36B )

Documents:

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

Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)

Amendments: None offered