Firearms; regulation thereof by state entities. (HB109)

Introduced By

Del. Mark Cole (R-Fredericksburg)

Progress

Introduced
Passed Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
Signed by Governor
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

Bill Has Failed

History

DateAction
12/17/2007Committee
12/17/2007Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/09/08 087907468
12/17/2007Referred to Committee on Militia, Police and Public Safety
02/12/2008Left in Militia, Police and Public Safety

Comments

Waldo Jaquith writes:

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.

Andrew Goddard writes:

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.

VACPS, tracking this bill in Photosynthesis, notes:

OPPOSE: Colleges and other public places that set their own policies will be preempted from addressing their public safety concerns regarding carrying firearms.