Firearm transfers; penalties. (SB520)

Introduced By

Sen. Don McEachin (D-Richmond)

Progress

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

Description

Firearm transfers; penalties. Creates a Class 2 misdemeanor for a person who is not a licensed dealer to sell, rent, trade, or transfer a firearm to any other person who is not a licensed dealer. The bill also creates a Class 2 misdemeanor for a person who is not a licensed dealer to buy, rent, trade, or transfer a firearm from any other person who is not a licensed dealer. The bill exempts certain transfers, such as between immediate family members and by operation of law. Read the Bill »

Outcome

Bill Has Failed

History

DateAction
01/08/2014Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/08/14 14103123D
01/08/2014Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
01/27/2014Committee amendments
01/27/2014Failed to report (defeated) in Courts of Justice (6-Y 9-N) (see vote tally)