HB 49: INCREASE FELON FIREARM PENALTY
HB 49 status: Introduced — action postponed indefinitely (updated Mar 24, 2026).
What this bill does
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Bill summary
OfficialThe House is debating a new law that would make prison sentences much longer for convicted criminals caught with a gun.
Key analysis
Impact analysis
Environment
Benefits
- None identified
Risks
- None identified
Economy
Benefits
- None identified
Risks
- Increased long-term state correctional expenditures
Society
Benefits
- Potential deterrent effect against armed recidivism
Risks
- Concerns regarding mass incarceration and disparate impacts
- Potential for judicial discretion limitations
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Analysis status
OpenStates summary
Sentencing enhancements may increase fiscal strain on the corrections system
Full bill text not reviewed
Where it stands
Introduced
Currentaction postponed indefinitely
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