California 2015-2016 Regular Session Status: In Committee

SB 714 — Firearms.

Last action — Returned to Secretary of Senate pursuant to Joint Rule 56.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed Assembly
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2015-2016 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Under existing law it is a felony for any person who has been convicted of a felony to own or possess a firearm. Existing law, subject to exceptions, makes it an offense to carry a concealed firearm, or a loaded firearm in a public place, as specified, punishable as a misdemeanor, or based on prior criminal history and other circumstances, as a felony. Existing law makes it a felony or a misdemeanor to carry a loaded firearm with the intent to commit a felony. Existing law makes it a misdemeanor to openly carry an unloaded handgun in a public place, as specified. This bill would impose an additional and consecutive term of 10 years in state prison upon a person who was prohibited from possessing a firearm because of a previous felony conviction, and who is convicted of carrying a concealed weapon, carry a loaded firearm in a public place, carrying a loaded firearm with the intent to commit a felony, or openly carrying an unloaded firearm in a public place, if the offender has specified prior convictions or if at the time of the violation the offender was on supervised release, free on bail, awaiting sentencing, or subject to a felony arrest warrant, was in felonious possession of a controlled substance, or assaulted or battered a peace officer by means other than a firearm. The bill would limit the prison credits that may be awarded to a person sentenced pursuant to these provisions to not exceed 15% of the total term of imprisonment imposed and would require the entire term of imprisonment to be served in the state prison. By increasing the punishment for a existing crimes, this bill would impose a state-mandated local program. The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement. This bill would provide that no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason.

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Action History

  1. Returned to Secretary of Senate pursuant to Joint Rule 56.

  2. April 21 set for first hearing canceled at the request of author.

  3. Set for hearing April 21.

  4. Referred to Com. on PUB. S.

  5. Read first time.

  6. From printer. May be acted upon on or after April 1.

  7. Introduced. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.

Sponsors

  • Nielsen · Primary

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Sponsors (1)

  • Nielsen

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None.

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 714 do?
Under existing law it is a felony for any person who has been convicted of a felony to own or possess a firearm. Existing law, subject to exceptions, makes it an offense to carry a concealed firearm, or a loaded firearm in a public place, as specified, punishable as a misdemeanor, or based on prior criminal history and other circumstances, as a felony. Existing law makes it a felony or a misdemeanor to carry a loaded firearm with the intent to commit a felony. Existing law makes it a misdemeanor to openly carry an unloaded handgun in a public place, as specified. This bill would impose an additional and consecutive term of 10 years in state prison upon a person who was prohibited from possessing a firearm because of a previous felony conviction, and who is convicted of carrying a concealed weapon, carry a loaded firearm in a public place, carrying a loaded firearm with the intent to commit a felony, or openly carrying an unloaded firearm in a public place, if the offender has specified prior convictions or if at the time of the violation the offender was on supervised release, free on bail, awaiting sentencing, or subject to a felony arrest warrant, was in felonious possession of a controlled substance, or assaulted or battered a peace officer by means other than a firearm. The bill would limit the prison credits that may be awarded to a person sentenced pursuant to these provisions to not exceed 15% of the total term of imprisonment imposed and would require the entire term of imprisonment to be served in the state prison. By increasing the punishment for a existing crimes, this bill would impose a state-mandated local program. The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement. This bill would provide that no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason.
Who sponsors SB 714?
SB 714 is sponsored by Nielsen.
What is the current status of SB 714?
This bill died with 2015-2016 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track SB 714?
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