SB620Introduced in the Senate
Criminal Law - Wearing, Carrying, or Transporting a Handgun - Prior Convictions
Introduced by Ron Watson, District 23
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Altering the list of convictions that subject a defendant to enhanced sentencing for wearing, carrying, or transporting a handgun to include certain extra-jurisdictional crimes.
Where it stands
Referred Judiciary
March 24, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Third Reading Passed · March 23, 2026
42
Yes
0
No
5
Absent or Not Voting
47 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Mike McKay | 1 | Yes |
| Paul Corderman | 2 | Yes |
| Karen Lewis Young | 3 | Yes |
| William Folden | 4 | Yes |
| Justin Ready | 5 | Yes |
| Johnny Salling | 6 | Yes |
| J.B. Jennings | 7 | Yes |
| Carl Jackson | 8 | Yes |
| Katie Hester | 9 | Yes |
| Benjamin Brooks | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
First Reading Judicial Proceedings
Hearing 2/17 at 1:00 p.m.
Favorable Report by Judicial Proceedings
Favorable Adopted
Second Reading Passed
Third Reading Passed (42-0)
Referred Judiciary
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