FRANKFORT–Legislation to curb gun violence by convicted felons passed the House
Judiciary Committee today on an 18-0 vote.
Senate Bill 210 would increase penalties that can be imposed on convicted felons for
possession of a firearm during the commission of certain crimes.
Senate Majority Caucus Chair Dan Seum, R-Fairdale, the sponsor of SB 210, said
during a legislative committee meeting earlier this month that the legislation
resulted from a request by Louisville’s mayor, police and prosecutors to address gun
violence throughout Kentucky.
Louisville Metro Police Major Billy Hibbs, who specializes in investigating
gun-related crimes, supported SB 210 before the committee today.
”What we’re seeing is the same repeat offenders. They’ve been told not to possess a
weapon, and they continue to do it,” said Gibbs. “We need this bill.”
SB 210 now goes to the full House for consideration.