Bill Summary:

• Increasing the seriousness level of the crime of unlawful possession of a firearm.

What the Bill says:

• Modifies the current status of unlawful possession of a firearm while in the commission of a crime to a higher charge.

What the bill means:

• It means that if an individual is not legally allowed to be in possession of a weapon and they are while in the act of committing a crime the charge will not be a misdemeanor but will be a stronger charge depending upon the crime being committed.