HB 5: Enact the Repeat Offender Act

The bill aims to create a repeat offender classification, increase penalties for certain firearm offenses, and broaden the scope of relief from firearms disability. It also modifies the sealing procedure for misdemeanors and fourth and fifth degree felonies. The bill requires the superintendent of the bureau of criminal identification and investigation to procure photographs, fingerprints, and other information of all persons convicted of felonies, certain misdemeanors, and delinquent children. This information will be used to create a complete system of criminal identification. Law enforcement agencies will be required to send weekly reports to the superintendent containing information about cases involving felonies, certain misdemeanors, and delinquent children. The reports will include details such as the incident tracking number, date of arrest, and sentence imposed. The bill also r…