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S 7076

Increases certain penalties for certain crimes relating to criminal possession of a weapon or firearm and to the release of information pertaining to youthful and adolescent offenders; repealer

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Joe Griffo and 1 co-sponsor

Bill S.7076 would raise penalties for weapon/firearm offenses and change the rules on releasing information about youthful offenders, including repealing current disclosure limits.

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Bill Summary · S 7076

Summary of Bill S.7076

Overview

Bill S.7076, introduced on April 1, 2025 and referred to the Codes Committee, seeks to (1) increase penalties for certain crimes involving criminal possession of a weapon or firearm, and (2) alter rules governing the release of information about youthful and adolescent offenders. The bill is sponsored by primary sponsor Joseph A. Griffo and cosponsored by Mark Walczyk. A related version from a prior session is S.9930.

Key Provisions (as described by the bill’s title)

  • Increased penalties for weapon/firearm offenses: The bill would raise penalties for defined crimes related to criminal possession of a weapon or firearm. The exact offenses and the enhanced penalties would be specified in the bill’s text.
  • Changes to release of information on youthful/adolescent offenders: The bill would modify, or repeal, existing provisions governing the release of information about youth and adolescent offenders. The effect would likely be broader (or altered) public access to such information, depending on the final language.
  • Repealer: The bill includes repealer language related to the provisions on release of information about youthful and adolescent offenders, effectively eliminating or replacing current restrictions or rules.

Note: The precise statutory changes (offense definitions, penalty levels, and scope of information release) will be detailed in the bill’s full text.

Who Would Be Affected

  • Individuals convicted of or charged with weapon- or firearm-related offenses (potentially with enhanced penalties).
  • Youthful and adolescent offenders whose information release rules would be changed or repealed, affecting access to records by law enforcement, prosecutors, researchers, or the public, depending on the final language.
  • Government agencies and court systems administering criminal statutes and juvenile records.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduced: April 1, 2025.
  • Status: Referred to Codes (two identical entries in the legislative actions list).
  • Next steps: If advanced, the bill would typically move through the Codes Committee for hearings and amendments, followed by floor consideration in the Senate. The bill may be amended or reconciled with related legislation as it progresses. A related bill from the prior session is S.9930, suggesting a continued interest in this policy area.

Related Bills

  • S 9930 (prior-session) – indicates a related or predecessor proposal addressing similar subject matter.

Open Questions for Readers

  • What specific offenses and penalty levels would the bill impose?
  • How would the repealer affect current privacy protections or access to juvenile records?
  • Are there accompanying provisions (e.g., effective dates, transitional rules) not indicated in the summary?

For the exact language and precise impacts, refer to the full text of S.7076 and subsequent amendments in the official legislative records.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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