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Introduced
01/15/2024
01/15/2024
In Committee
01/15/2024
01/15/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/08/2024
04/08/2024
Introduced Session
2024 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. It establishes a penalty of up to 5 years in prison or a $1,000 fine for a first offense, and up to 10 years in prison or a $2,500 fine for a second or subsequent offense. The sentence for firearm theft must be separate from and consecutive to any other sentence. This bill aims to address the issue of firearm theft and impose stricter penalties to deter such criminal activity.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (38)
Rachel Muñoz (R)*,
Chris Adams (R),
Carl Anderton (R),
Steve Arentz (R),
Terry Baker (R),
Christopher Bouchat (R),
Jason Buckel (R),
Brian Chisholm (R),
Barrie Ciliberti (R),
Mark Fisher (R),
April Fleming Miller (R),
Jeff Ghrist (R),
Robin Grammer (R),
Mike Griffith (R),
Wayne Hartman (R),
Jim Hinebaugh (R),
Kevin Hornberger (R),
Seth Howard (R),
Tom Hutchinson (R),
Jay Jacobs (R),
Nic Kipke (R),
Bob Long (R),
Nino Mangione (R),
Susan McComas (R),
Ric Metzgar (R),
Matt Morgan (R),
Todd Morgan (R),
Ryan Nawrocki (R),
Charles Otto (R),
Jesse Pippy (R),
Teresa Reilly (R),
April Rose (R),
Stuart Schmidt (R),
Josh Stonko (R),
Kathy Szeliga (R),
Chris Tomlinson (R),
William Valentine (R),
William Wivell (R),
Last Action
House Judiciary Hearing (13:00:00 1/31/2024 ) (on 01/31/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0304?ys=2024RS |
| Racial Equity Impact | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/Pubs/BudgetFiscal/2024RS-HB0304-REIN.pdf |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2024RS/bills/hb/hb0304f.pdf |
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