Semiautomatic handguns; sale thereof, microstamping. (HB899)
Introduced By
Del.
Jim Scott (D-Merrifield)
with support from co-patron David Englin (D-Alexandria) 
Jim Scott
(D-Merrifield)
Served: 1992–
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
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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Video
Votes were cast on this bill on the following dates for which Richmond Sunlight has video: 01/23/2008, 01/23/2008 and 02/12/2008.
Comments
Support: Defeated 4-1 with no second on motion to report