HOUSE BILL 863

Sponsored By:

Delegate Vallario

Entitled:

Firearms - Possession After Criminal Convictions

Synopsis:

Establishing that a person convicted of possessing a regulated firearm after having been previously convicted of a crime of violence or felony be subject to imprisonment for not more than 20 years or a fine of not more than $20,000 or both.

History by Legislative Date

House Action

2/12

First Reading Judiciary

2/18

Hearing 3/13 at 1:00 p.m.

Senate Action

No Action

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS -see also- PENALTIES; SENTENCES

GUNS -see also- HUNTING

PENALTIES

WEAPONS -see also- GUNS

Bill affects the following Statutes:

Article - 27 Crimes and Punishments

( 445 , 449 )

Documents:

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

Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)

Amendments: None offered