Bill > HB146

This bill, effective July 1, 2026, increases penalties for felons possessing firearms or destructive devices, which are defined as explosive or incendiary devices, or certain weapons with a bore larger than one-half inch. Specifically, a felon found in possession of a firearm or destructive device will now be guilty of a third-degree felony, punishable by five years imprisonment, and a second or subsequent offense will be a second-degree felony, carrying a nine-year prison sentence. The bill also clarifies that a "felon" is someone convicted of a felony for whom less than ten years have passed since completing their sentence or probation, and who has not been pardoned or completed a deferred sentence.

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