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HB 1258

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Crimes of violence.
About This Bill
Latest Action · Mar 4, 2026
Public Law 85
Session
2026
Introduced
Jan 5, 2026
Primary Sponsor
Chris Jeter· author

Summary

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Revises and consolidates the definition of "crime of violence". Amends the definition of violent offender to mean a person who is convicted of an offense or attempted offense that is a crime of violence or a person who is charged with an offense or attempted offense that is a crime of violence. Amends the definition of "violent arrestee" to mean a person arrested for or charged with a crime of violence that is a Level 1 felony, Level 2 felony, Level 3 felony, Level 4 felony, or a Level 5 felony. Removes provisions concerning repeat violent arrestees. Amends the definition of "violent criminal" to mean a person convicted of a crime of violence. Adds: (1) dangerous possession of a firearm with two priors; and (2) unlawful carrying of a handgun with two priors; to the crimes of violence list. Makes a technical correction and conforming changes.

Subjects

CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE; Offenses Against Persons

Co-sponsors (4)

Joanna King · coauthor
Martin Carbaugh · coauthor
Gregory Porter · coauthor
Aaron Freeman · sponsor

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