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House approves tougher penalty tier for serious violent felons in possession of firearms
Summary
The House approved HB49, elevating possession-of-firearm offenses by "serious violent felons" to a second‑degree felony with discretionary sentencing (discussed as up to 9 years); members debated tiers, mandatory minimums and judicial discretion before the bill passed 54–9.
The House passed HB49 (committee substitute) by a vote of 54–9, increasing penalties for a serious violent felon who receives, transports or possesses a firearm or destructive device. The measure changes the offense classification for those identified as "serious violent felons," with sentencing discretion left to judges.
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