Criminal Law - Theft of a Handgun
Sponsor: Justin Ready (District 5)Committee: Judicial ProceedingsSubject: Criminal Law - Substantive CrimesStatus: Hearing 2/17 at 1:00 p.m. (as of Dec 1, 2021)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Classifying the theft of a handgun as a felony; and establishing a penalty for theft of a handgun, for a first conviction, 2 to 5 years of imprisonment and a fine of up to $1,000 or both, and for a second or subsequent conviction, imprisonment for 5 to 10 years and a fine of up to $2,500 or both.
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Testimony (9)
MGA witness listFAV 8FavorableUNF 1Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Josselyn, Johnlobbyist | 2A Maryland | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Pennak, Mark | Maryland Shall Issue, Inc. | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Doherty, Mike | Maryland State Rifle & Pistol Association | Oral |
| FAV | Spiker, D.J. | National Rifle Association | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Novotny, Art | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Novotny, Katie | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Senator Ready, Senator Readylegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Sharpless, Perry | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | Elalamy, Sara | Maryland Judiciary | Written (PDF) |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
FAVJosselyn, John2A MarylandRegistered for: 2A Maryland; Baltimore County Game & Fish Protective Association