This bill amends R.S. 14:95.1(B) concerning the possession of firearms or carrying concealed weapons by individuals convicted of certain felonies. It establishes specific penalties for violations, including a mandatory imprisonment term of five to twenty years without the possibility of probation, parole, or suspension of sentence, along with fines ranging from one thousand to five thousand dollars. Additionally, the bill introduces new provisions for those found guilty of attempting to violate these laws, imposing a maximum imprisonment of seven and a half years and fines between five hundred and two thousand five hundred dollars.

Furthermore, the bill stipulates that if an offender is convicted of violating these provisions while on probation or parole, their sentence will be served consecutively with any remaining balance of their prior sentence. This amendment aims to strengthen the penalties associated with firearm possession by felons and ensure that those on probation or parole face additional consequences for such violations.

Statutes affected:
HB128 Original: 14:1(B)
HB128 Engrossed: 14:1(B)
HB128 Enrolled: 14:1(B)
HB128 Act : 14:1(B)