House Bill No. 79, introduced by Representative Bacala, amends the Code of Criminal Procedure to clarify the applicability of firearm enhancement provisions and penalties in plea agreements. The bill allows for stipulations between the district attorney and the defendant regarding the applicability of sentencing provisions related to firearm use during the commission of felonies or specifically enumerated misdemeanors. Specifically, it requires that if a motion is filed by the state, and the case is resolved through a plea agreement, the stipulation must identify the specific provisions of the law that apply and the underlying offenses involved.

The bill retains existing provisions that mandate a determination of whether a firearm was discharged, used, or possessed during the commission of a crime. It also outlines the sentencing implications based on the nature of the firearm's involvement, including minimum terms of imprisonment for various scenarios, such as possession, use, or discharge of a firearm. The proposed changes aim to ensure that plea agreements can incorporate these firearm enhancement provisions, thereby providing clarity and consistency in sentencing for related offenses. The act will take effect upon the governor's signature or after the expiration of the time for bills to become law without signature.