WEAPONS/FIREARMS: Provides relative to possession of a firearm by a felon (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note)

This bill modifies the law regarding firearm possession by individuals convicted of felonies. It reduces the minimum prison sentence for this offense from ten years to five years. The change directly affects people who are currently facing charges or sentences under the previous, harsher penalty. By lowering the statutory minimum, the legislation alters how courts must sentence those found guilty of possessing a firearm after a felony conviction.