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Introduced
02/11/2022
02/11/2022
In Committee
02/11/2022
02/11/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/11/2022
04/11/2022
Introduced Session
2022 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Classifying the theft of a firearm as a felony; and establishing a penalty for theft of a firearm of imprisonment not exceeding 5 years or a fine not exceeding $1,000 for a first offense, and imprisonment not exceeding 10 years or a fine not exceeding $2,500 for a second or subsequent offense.
AI Summary
This bill classifies the theft of a firearm, including an antique firearm or a replica of an antique firearm, as a felony. For a first conviction, the penalty is imprisonment not exceeding 5 years or a fine not exceeding $1,000, or both. For a second or subsequent conviction, the penalty is imprisonment not exceeding 10 years or a fine not exceeding $2,500, or both. The sentence imposed under this bill shall be separate from and consecutive to a sentence for any other offense. This bill is intended to establish stricter penalties for the theft of firearms in order to deter such criminal activity.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (29)
Wendell Beitzel (R)*,
Chris Adams (R),
Carl Anderton (R),
Joseph Boteler (R),
Jason Buckel (R),
Brian Chisholm (R),
Mark Fisher (R),
Robin Grammer (R),
Mike Griffith (R),
Wayne Hartman (R),
Kevin Hornberger (R),
Seth Howard (R),
Nic Kipke (R),
Trent Kittleman (R),
Susan Krebs (R),
Nino Mangione (R),
Johnny Mautz (R),
Susan McComas (R),
Mike McKay (R),
Matt Morgan (R),
Neil Parrott (R),
Jesse Pippy (R),
Teresa Reilly (R),
April Rose (R),
Sid Saab (R),
Haven Shoemaker (R),
Kathy Szeliga (R),
Brenda Thiam (R),
William Wivell (R),
Last Action
House Judiciary Hearing (13:00 3/9/2022 ) (on 03/09/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB1132?ys=2022RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2022RS/bills/hb/hb1132f.pdf |
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