Criminal history record information check; record check to be performed on prospective transferee. (HB364)

Introduced By

Sen. Jennifer McClellan (D-Richmond) with support from co-patrons Del. Betsy Carr (D-Richmond), and Del. Patrick Hope (D-Arlington)

Progress

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

Description

Transfer of firearms; criminal records check; penalties.  Adds a definition of "firearms show vendor" and requires that a criminal history record information check be performed on the prospective transferee before the vendor may transfer firearms at a gun show. Under current law, only licensed dealers must obtain such a check. The bill also requires that the promoter of a gun show provide vendors with access to licensed dealers who will conduct the criminal history record information check. Read the Bill »

Outcome

Bill Has Failed

History

DateAction
01/10/2012Committee
01/10/2012Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/12 12100568D
01/10/2012Referred to Committee on Militia, Police and Public Safety
01/11/2012Impact statement from VCSC (HB364)
01/23/2012Impact statement from DPB (HB364)
01/25/2012Assigned MPPS sub: #1
02/14/2012Left in Militia, Police and Public Safety