Firearms; criminal history record information checks for sales, penalty. (HB812)
Introduced By
Del. Alfonso Lopez (D-Arlington) with support from co-patron Del. Ken Plum (D-Reston)
Progress
✓ |
Introduced |
✗ |
Passed Committee |
☐ |
Passed House |
☐ |
Passed Senate |
☐ |
Signed by Governor |
☐ |
Became Law |
Description
Sale of firearms; penalty. Requires a background check for any firearm transfer and requires the Department of State Police to establish a process for sellers to obtain such a check from licensed firearm dealers. A seller who fails to obtain such a check and sells the gun to any other person is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
Date | Action |
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01/07/2014 | Committee |
01/07/2014 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/08/14 14101535D |
01/07/2014 | Referred to Committee on Militia, Police and Public Safety |
01/10/2014 | Impact statement from VCSC (HB812) |
01/14/2014 | Assigned MPPS sub: Subcommittee #1 |
01/16/2014 | Subcommittee recommends laying on the table |
02/12/2014 | Left in Militia, Police and Public Safety |