Protective orders; possession of firearms. (HB281)

Introduced By

Del. David Toscano (D-Charlottesville)

Progress

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

Description

Protective orders; possession of firearms. Prohibits a person subject to a protective order from possessing a firearm. Currently, persons subject to such orders are prohibiting from purchasing and transporting firearms. Amends § 18.2-308.1:4 (“Purchase or transportation of firearm by persons subject to protective orders; penalty.”), of the Code of Virginia. View Full Text »

Outcome

Bill Has Failed
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Comments

VACPS, tracking this bill in Photosynthesis, notes:

Support: Died in M&P sub on voice vote of 4-1. Testimony of support from Comonwealth Atroney, Harvey Bryant on behalf of Assoc. of Com/Attys. Also supported by VA FOP, Sexual Assault/Domestic Violence, Medical Examiners. Opposed by VCDL

Posted 53 months ago.
Michael Perkins writes:

Does "possess" mean the same as to own or to have control of? Is the prohibition permanent?

Posted 53 months ago.
Waldo Jaquith writes:

This bill was killed in subcommittee on an unrecorded vote. Del. David Poisson supported the bill, Dels. Morgan Griffith, Scott Lingamfelter, Dave Nutter and Tommy Wright opposed it.

Posted 53 months ago.