Private schools and child day centers; armed security officers may carry firearms onto property. (HB210)

Introduced By

Del. Mark Cole (R-Fredericksburg)

Progress

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

Description

Armed security officers; protection of private schools and child day centers. States that armed security officers, licensed by the Department of Criminal Justice Services, may carry firearms onto school property if such officer is hired by the school to provide protection to students and employees, and prohibits the Child Day-Care Council from adopting any regulations that would prevent a child day center from hiring such an armed security officer. Amends § 18.2-308.1, § 63.2-1735, of the Code of Virginia. View Full Text »

Outcome

Bill Has Failed

History

  • 12/27/2007 Committee
  • 12/27/2007 Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/09/08 084558468
  • 12/27/2007 Referred to Committee on Militia, Police and Public Safety
  • 02/12/2008 Left in Militia, Police and Public Safety

Comments

VACPS, tracking this bill in Photosynthesis, notes:

OPPOSE:Dictates rules on private property.