FELONS IN POSSESSION OF A FIREARM

This bill increases penalties for people convicted of possessing firearms if they are felons or serious violent felons. It sets a minimum 9-year prison sentence for felons found with firearms and a minimum 12-year sentence for serious violent felons. Convicted individuals under this law also cannot earn reduced sentences through good behavior (earned meritorious deductions). The bill directly affects those with prior felony convictions who possess firearms, including people convicted of specific violent crimes or domestic violence offenses.