Firearms; regulation thereof by state entities. (HB109)
Introduced By
Del. Mark Cole (R-Fredericksburg)
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
Regulation of firearms by state entities. Prohibits a state agency, council, commission, or other entity from adopting any rules, regulations, or policies governing the purchase, possession, transfer, ownership, carrying, storage, or transporting of firearms, ammunition, or components or combinations thereof, unless expressly authorized by statute. The prohibition does not apply to state, local, and regional correctional facilities or mental health facilities, nor is it to be construed to prohibit a law-enforcement officer from acting within the scope of his duties. Any rule, regulation, or policy adopted prior to July 1, 2007, except for those specifically authorized by statute, will be invalid. Read the Bill »
Outcome
History
Date | Action |
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12/17/2007 | Committee |
12/17/2007 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/09/08 087907468 |
12/17/2007 | Referred to Committee on Militia, Police and Public Safety |
02/12/2008 | Left in Militia, Police and Public Safety |
Comments
I believe that this would prevent universities from barring students from carrying firearms or keeping them in dorm rooms, as many currently do. There was some debate over this after last April's shootings at Virginia Tech.
All institutions of higher learning, state sponsored or private, should be allowed to create and implement their own regulations regarding the possession of firearms on campus based on thier own assessment of the effect of such regulations on the safety of the student body, faculty and staff.
OPPOSE: Colleges and other public places that set their own policies will be preempted from addressing their public safety concerns regarding carrying firearms.