Libraries; localities may adopt an ordinance prohibiting firearms, etc. on premises. (SB32)
Introduced By
Sen. Mamie Locke (D-Hampton) with support from co-patron Del. Al Eisenberg (D-Arlington)
Progress
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Introduced |
✗ |
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
Control of firearms; libraries. Provides that localities may adopt an ordinance that prohibits firearms, ammunition, or components or combinations thereof in libraries that are owned or operated by the locality. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
Date | Action |
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12/19/2007 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/09/08 087888256 |
12/19/2007 | Referred to Committee on Local Government |
01/22/2008 | Failed to report (defeated) in Local Government (5-Y 10-N) (see vote tally) |
Comments
Defeated in committee
The only people this would affect are law abiding citizens. People who illegally carry would do so regardless of laws. Most people who would be a danger to society don't go to the library anyway. Please don't waste my dollars on this nonsense.