Firearms; possession thereof in residences of mentally ill persons. (HB2811)

Introduced By

Del. Mark Sickles (D-Alexandria)

Mark Sickles (D-Alexandria)
Served: 2004–

Progress

Introduced
Passed Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
Signed by Governor
Became Law

Description

Possession of firearms in residences of mentally ill persons. Requires the Department of State Police, in cooperation with the Department of Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Substance Abuse Services to develop educational materials concerning the possession of firearms in homes occupied by a mentally ill person. Such materials shall be available on each Department's website. The Department of State Police shall also establish a program to allow for the storage of firearms by owners who reside in a home with a mentally ill person.   View Full Text »

Outcome

Bill Has Failed
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