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Committee hears arguments for and against tougher penalties for prohibited persons with multiple firearms
Summary
Supporters including prosecutors and sheriffs told the committee HB 4096 targets highest‑risk individuals who accumulate multiple firearms; public defenders warned the changes would worsen racial disparities and increase prison population and costs.
Chair Kropf opened the public hearing on House Bill 4,096, which would create a narrowed aggravated felony for prohibited persons possessing multiple firearms or for repeat felon‑in‑possession offenders to allow stronger sentencing in higher‑risk cases.
Representative Vicki Ruiz, who introduced the measure, said the bill is ‘‘focused, practical, and responsive to real world public safety challenges’’ and emphasized it does not expand prohibitions on lawful gun owners but distinguishes higher‑risk accumulation of multiple firearms. She said the bill provides a…
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