Firearms; award of court costs, etc., to entity that prevails in action challenging locality. (HB1655)

Introduced By

Sen. Bill Carrico (R-Grayson)

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

Control of firearms; award of court costs and fees. Requires a court to award reasonable attorney fees, expenses, and court costs to any entity that prevails in an action challenging an ordinance, resolution, motion, or administrative action as being in conflict with a locality's authority to control firearms pursuant to 15.2-915. Amends § 15.2-915 (“Control of firearms; applicability to authorities and local governmental agencies.”), of the Code of Virginia. View Full Text »

Outcome

Bill Has Passed
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Comments

Carson writes:

In an ideal world a locality would not have to be sued by its residents to follow state law. But, since we don't live in an ideal world and some localities believe they do not have to obey the law, sometimes it is necessary for the residents of these localities to take their own town or county to court to enforce the laws. In those cases, it seems reasonable that the ones who are breaking the rules should have to pay for the legal fees of those who take them to task for it.

Posted 41 months ago.
Marvin writes:

Good bill. Applies a penalty to government (officials) that would violate state law.

Posted 40 months ago.