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MD HB750

MD HB750
Gun Theft Felony Act of 2023


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Introduced
02/08/2023
In Committee
02/08/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/10/2023

Introduced Session

2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT concerning Gun Theft Felony Act of 2023 FOR the purpose of classifying the theft of a firearm as a felony; establishing certain penalties for theft of a firearm; and generally relating to theft of a firearm. BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments, Article - Criminal Law Section 7-104 Annotated Code of Maryland (2021 Replacement Volume and 2022 Supplement)

AI Summary

This bill, the Gun Theft Felony Act of 2023, classifies the theft of a firearm, including an antique firearm or a replica of an antique firearm, as a felony. The bill establishes penalties for the theft of a firearm, with a first conviction punishable by up to 5 years in prison or a fine of up to $1,000, or both, and a second or subsequent conviction punishable by up to 10 years in prison or a fine of up to $2,500, or both. The sentence imposed under this provision must be separate from and consecutive to any other sentence. The bill also makes changes to existing theft laws, including increasing penalties for theft of property or services valued at certain thresholds.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (35)

Last Action

House Judiciary Hearing (13:00:00 3/1/2023 ) (on 03/01/2023)

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