Semiautomatic handguns; sale thereof, microstamping. (HB899)

Introduced By

Del. Jim Scott (D-Merrifield) with support from co-patron Del. David Englin (D-Alexandria)

Progress

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

Description

Sale of firearms; microstamping. Requires that all semiautomatic handguns sold or transferred after January 1, 2010, be equipped with technology that etches a microscopic array of characters identifying the make, model, and serial number of the handgun on the cartridge case when the handgun is fired. A violation of this requirement is a Class 1 misdemeanor.   View Full Text »

Outcome

Bill Has Failed
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Comments

VACPS, tracking this bill in Photosynthesis, notes:

Support: Defeated 4-1 with no second on motion to report