HB 18-1077

House Bill 18-1077, which has been signed into law, increases the penalties for burglary when the theft involves firearms or ammunition. Under this bill, such burglaries are now classified as a more serious felony (class 3) rather than a less severe one (class 4). Additionally, it allows courts to impose fines ranging from $5,000 to $750,000 on individuals convicted of these crimes. This law affects anyone involved in the theft of firearms or ammunition and aims to deter such criminal activities by imposing stricter penalties.

Official Summary

In current law, second degree burglary is a class 4 felony, but it is a class 3 felony under 2 specified circumstances. The bill designates a third type of second degree burglary as a class 3 felony: that is, a burglary, the objective of which is the theft of one or more firearms or ammunition. The bill also states that when a person is convicted of such a burglary, in addition to any other sentence, the court may require the person to pay a fine of at least $5,000 but not exceeding $750,000. The bill makes an appropriation. (Note: This summary applies to the reengrossed version of this bill as introduced in the second house.) Read More

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