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HB20-1152

Penalty For Weapons Possession Offenses

Concerning requiring a sentence to the department of corrections for offenses related to weapons possession.
Session:
2020 Regular Session
Subject:
Crimes, Corrections, & Enforcement
Bill Summary

The bill requires a court to sentence an adult or a juvenile who is convicted as an adult who commits the felony offenses of possession of a weapon by a previous offender or unlawfully carrying a weapon on school grounds to the department of corrections for a term of incarceration. The bill clarifies that a sentence for a second or subsequent offense for possession of a weapon by a previous offender, when the weapon involved is a dangerous weapon or when the prior conviction or adjudication was for burglary, arson, or any felony involving the use of force or the use of a deadly weapon, runs consecutively with any prior sentences being served by the offender.
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)

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Sponsor Type Legislators
Prime Sponsor

Rep. L. Liston

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