Firearms; possession with intent to use on school property is a Class 1 misdemeanor. (HB72)

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

Possession of firearms on school property; penalties.  Changes the penalty for possession of a firearm on school property from a Class 6 felony to a Class 1 misdemeanor, the same penalty that applies to the possession of other weapons on school property. However, if a person possesses a firearm on school property with the intent to use the firearm unlawfully or to threaten or endanger another person, or if a person actually uses the firearm in an unlawful manner or threatens or endangers another person, such person is guilty of a Class 6 felony. If a person unlawfully discharges a firearm upon school property, upon other property being used exclusively for school-sponsored functions or extracurricular activities, or upon a school bus, such person shall be sentenced to a mandatory minimum term of imprisonment of five years. Amends § 18.2-308.1, of the Code of Virginia. View Full Text »

Outcome

Bill Has Failed

History

  • 12/29/2009 Committee
  • 12/29/2009 Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/13/10 10101085D
  • 12/29/2009 Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
  • 01/22/2010 Referred from Courts of Justice
  • 01/22/2010 Referred to Committee on Militia, Police and Public Safety
  • 02/03/2010 Assigned MPPS sub: #3
  • 02/08/2010 Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (3-Y 2-N)
  • 02/09/2010 Impact statement from DPB (HB72)
  • 02/16/2010 Left in Militia, Police and Public Safety

Comments

Linda writes:

This is good law. I agree. Felonies belong for the henious of crimes. Parts of Virginia are rural and guns are part of those students' lives.

Posted 41 months ago.