S 2903
Establishes "MarcAnthony's Law;" criminalizes use of defaced or stolen firearm to injure a police officer; enhances penalties for defacing firearm.
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Bill overview
This bill, known as "MarcAnthony's Law," criminalizes the use of a stolen or defaced firearm to injure a law enforcement officer, establishing a first-degree crime for causing serious bodily injury and a second-degree crime for causing bodily injury. It also enhances penalties for defacing firearms. The bill clarifies definitions related to firearms and related terms, including ‘deface,’ ‘undetectable firearm,’ and ‘assault firearm,’ and addresses exceptions for law enforcement officers and collectors of curios and relics.
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