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HB4285Introduced in the House

CRIM CD&CD CORR-FIREARM OFFENS

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Introduced by Kelly Cassidy, District 14

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Amends the Criminal Code of 2012 and the Unified Code of Corrections. Provides that the 15-year penalty enhancement for committing various offenses with a firearm, applies only if the person committed the offense while personally armed with the firearm.

Where it stands

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

March 27, 2026

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Bill history

  1. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy

  2. First Reading

  3. Referred to Rules Committee

  4. Assigned to Judiciary - Criminal Committee

  5. Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

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