Gun Theft Felony Act of 2021
Sponsor: Delegate BeitzelCommittee: JudiciarySubject: Criminal Law - Substantive CrimesStatus: Hearing 2/10 at 1:30 p.m. (as of Dec 1, 2021)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
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.
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Testimony (13)
MGA witness listFAV 13Favorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Josselyn, Johnlobbyist | 2A Maryland | Oral |
| FAV | Wirzberger, Michelle | Baltimore Police Department | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Patashnick, Gavin | MSAA | Position only |
| FAV | Pennak, Mark | Maryland Shall Issue, Inc. | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Cox, Dan | Member, House of Delegates, Maryland General Assembly | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Spiker, D.J. | National Rifle Association | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Beitzel, Wendell | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Cheakalos, Paul | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Delegate Beitzel, Delegate Beitzellegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Elbourn, James | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Griffin, Craig | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Novotny, Katie | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Williams, Peggy | Individual | Position only |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
FAVJosselyn, John2A MarylandRegistered for: 2A Maryland; Baltimore County Game & Fish Protective Association