Restricts gun access model confidence 90%
Increases the mandatory minimum sentence for second or subsequent convictions for using or displaying a firearm during a felony from 5 to 10 years, so more severe penalties for such firearm-related offenses.
to a mandatory minimum term of [deleted: five] 10 years for a second or subsequent conviction under the provisions of this section.
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Status: Died (session ended)
Why the model tagged it this way: The bill only addresses penalties for firearm use/display during listed felonies (a firearms topic under 'other' since it is not one of the enumerated subtags like background checks or red-flag laws). It increases the mandatory minimum for repeat offenses (restricts firearm misuse by raising punishment) while making minor wording changes that do not alter the law's scope or effect (neutral). No provisions touch transgender, abortion, or immigration-enforcement topics.
| Date | Chamber | Motion | Yea-Nay | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-15 | S | Stricken at request of Patron in Courts of Justice (11-Y 0-N) | 11-0 | Passed |
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-15 | S | Stricken at request of Patron in Courts of Justice (11-Y 0-N) |
| 2025-01-13 | S | Impact statement from VCSC (SB1027) |
| 2025-01-07 | S | Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice |
| 2025-01-07 | S | Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-08-2025 25102582D |