This bill amends the Code of Criminal Procedure Articles 893.2 and 893.3, focusing on the sentencing provisions related to the use of firearms during the commission of felonies or specifically enumerated misdemeanors. 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 crime, and this determination must be proven beyond a reasonable doubt. The bill also allows for stipulations in plea agreements regarding the applicability of mandatory minimum sentencing provisions, requiring the district attorney and the defendant to identify the specific provisions and underlying offenses involved.

Additionally, the bill outlines specific sentencing enhancements based on the nature of the firearm's use during the crime. If a firearm was possessed, used, or discharged, the court is mandated to impose minimum sentences ranging from two to fifteen years, depending on the circumstances of the offense. The bill also clarifies that if a plea agreement includes a stipulation regarding the firearm's involvement, the same sentencing enhancements apply. The effective date of the bill is contingent upon the governor's signature or the expiration of the time for bills to become law without signature.