Felony gun possession would carry longer prison terms for some offenders

A felon who receives, transports, or possesses a firearm or destructive device would be guilty of a third-degree felony. This applies to people convicted of a felony in a state, federal, or local court who meet the bill's definition of a felon. The bill defines a felon using limits involving time since completing a sentence or probation, a pardon, and a deferred sentence. If enacted, the provisions would take effect July 1, 2026.

A felon who receives, transports, or possesses a firearm or destructive device for a second or later offense would be guilty of a second-degree felony. This applies to a second or later offense involving a firearm or destructive device by a person who meets the bill's definition of a felon. The person must meet the bill's definition of a felon, which includes limits involving time since completing a sentence or probation, a pardon, and a deferred sentence. If enacted, the provisions would take effect July 1, 2026.

A serious violent felon who receives, transports, or possesses a firearm or destructive device would be guilty of a second-degree felony, and a court could not suspend or defer one-third of the basic sentence. This applies to people convicted of an offense listed in the bill's definition of serious violent felon who meet its stated limits. The bill defines a serious violent felon by listed offenses and limits involving time since completing a sentence or probation, a pardon, and a deferred sentence. If enacted, the provisions would take effect July 1, 2026.