This bill amends the Code of Criminal Procedure Articles 893.2 and 893.3 to clarify the application of firearm enhancement sentencing provisions in plea agreements. It establishes that if a motion is filed by the state, a jury must determine whether a firearm was discharged, used, or possessed during the commission of certain felonies or misdemeanors. The bill also allows for stipulations in plea agreements that identify the specific provisions of Article 893.3 that apply, as well as the underlying felony or misdemeanor involved.

The amendments specify the sentencing guidelines based on the findings related to firearm use during the commission of a crime. If a firearm was possessed, used, or discharged, the court is mandated to impose minimum terms of imprisonment ranging from two to fifteen years, depending on the nature of the offense and the circumstances surrounding the firearm's use. Additionally, the bill outlines that if a plea agreement includes a stipulation regarding the firearm's involvement, the same sentencing enhancements will apply as if determined by a jury. The act will take effect upon the governor's signature or after the designated period for bills to become law without signature.