Bill > S0138

This bill increases criminal penalties for carrying a stolen firearm during a crime of violence and for possessing a stolen firearm. Specifically, for carrying a stolen firearm during a crime of violence, first-time offenders will now face 10-20 years in prison and must serve at least 5 years without parole or probation, compared to the previous 5-15 year sentence. For second convictions, the prison term increases to 15-25 years with a mandatory 10-year no-parole period, and for third or subsequent convictions, offenders can be imprisoned for up to life with a mandatory 15-year no-parole period. Similarly, for stolen firearm possession, first-time offenders will now face 5-20 years in prison with a mandatory 3-year no-parole period, and those with second or subsequent offenses will face at least 10 years without parole or probation. In both cases, the new sentences are designed to be more punitive by extending prison terms and mandating longer periods without the possibility of early release. The bill will take effect immediately upon passage.

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