Libraries; localities may adopt an ordinance prohibiting firearms, etc. on premises. (HB697)

Introduced By

Del. Mamye BaCote (D-Newport News) with support from co-patron Sen. Roz Dance (D-Petersburg)

Progress

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

Description

Control of firearms; libraries. Provides that localities may adopt an ordinance that prohibits firearms, ammunition, or components or combinations thereof in libraries owned or operated by the locality. Read the Bill »

Outcome

Bill Has Failed

History

DateAction
01/08/2008Committee
01/08/2008Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/09/08 087948424
01/08/2008Referred to Committee on Militia, Police and Public Safety
02/12/2008Left in Militia, Police and Public Safety

Comments

Ronald Hintze writes:

The process of obtaining a concealed carry permit is sufficiently rigorous to insure that properly permitted individuals pose not risk to society, and indeed society may benefit from an armed, stable and trained citizen in public areas. This is a well intentioned, but ill informed legislation. Recommend a "no" vote.

VACPS, tracking this bill in Photosynthesis, notes:

Support: Provides localities with authority. Defeated in M&P sub on 4-1 vote