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OH SB121
Bill
Status
5/7/2013
Primary Sponsor
Jim Hughes
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AI Summary
SB 121 Summary
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Doubles mandatory prison sentences for offenders convicted of firearm specifications who have prior firearm specification convictions (e.g., from 1 year to 2 years, 3 years to 6 years, 6 years to 12 years).
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Doubles the commitment periods for delinquent children found guilty of firearm specifications with prior firearm specification adjudications (e.g., from 1-3 years to 2-6 years).
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Creates new crime of "unlawful possession or use of a weapon by a violent career criminal" (first-degree felony) with mandatory 11-year prison term for violent career criminals who possess or carry firearms or dangerous ordnance.
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Imposes new mandatory 11-year prison term for violent career criminals convicted of violent felony offenses while armed with a firearm, served consecutively to underlying offense.
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Defines "violent career criminal" as person convicted of two or more violent felony offenses within preceding fifteen years, and specifies which offenses qualify as violent felonies.
Legislative Description
To double the mandatory prison term for an offender who is convicted of a firearm specification and previously has been convicted of a firearm specification; to similarly double the period of authorized or mandatory commitment to the Department of Youth Services of a delinquent child who is guilty of a firearm specification and previously has been adjudicated a delinquent child for committing an act that would constitute a violation of a firearm specification if committed by an adult; to prohibit violent career criminals from knowingly acquiring, having, carrying, or using any firearm or dangerous ordnance; and to require a mandatory prison term for a violent career criminal convicted of committing a violent felony offense while armed with a firearm.
Firearms-related penalties/restrictions
Last Action
To Criminal Justice
5/7/2013