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HB 128 Engrossed 2024 Regular Session Fontenot
Abstract: Provides relative to the penalties for the crime of possession of a firearm or carrying of
a concealed weapon by a felon.
Present law (R.S. 14:95.1) provides for the crime of possession of a firearm or carrying a concealed
weapon by a person convicted of certain felonies and provides for penalties.
Proposed law retains present law.
Proposed law provides that if the offender is found guilty of violating the provisions of present law
while on probation or parole, the sentence imposed pursuant to present law shall be served
consecutively with the remaining balance of any sentence to be served for a prior conviction for any
offense in accordance with present law (C.Cr.P. Art. 901).
(Amends R.S. 14:95.1(B))
Summary of Amendments Adopted by House
The Committee Amendments Proposed by House Committee on Administration of Criminal
Justice to the engrossed bill:
1. Restore the present law five-year minimum term of imprisonment.