Firearms; criminal records check performed at a gun show before vendor may transfer. (SB1257)
Introduced By
Sen. Henry Marsh (D-Richmond) with support from co-patron Sen. Janet Howell (D-Reston)
Progress
✓ |
Introduced |
✓ |
Passed Committee |
☐ |
Passed House |
✗ |
Passed Senate |
☐ |
Signed by Governor |
☐ |
Became Law |
Description
Transfer of firearms; criminal records check; penalties. Adds a definition of "firearms show vendor" and requires that a criminal history record information check be performed on the prospective transferee before the vendor may transfer firearms at a gun show. Under current law, only licensed dealers must obtain such a check. The bill also adds a definition of "promoter" and requires that the promoter of a gun show provide vendors with access to licensed dealers who will conduct the criminal background check. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 01/14/2009 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/14/09 091529264 |
| 01/14/2009 | Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice |
| 01/15/2009 | Assigned Courts sub: Criminal |
| 01/15/2009 | Impact statement from VCSC (SB1257) |
| 01/23/2009 | Impact statement from DPB (SB1257) |
| 01/26/2009 | Reported from Courts of Justice with amendments (8-Y 7-N) (see vote tally) |
| 01/27/2009 | Constitutional reading dispensed (39-Y 0-N) (see vote tally) |
| 01/28/2009 | Read second time |
| 01/28/2009 | Passed by for the day |
| 01/29/2009 | Read second time |
| 01/29/2009 | Floor substitute printed 099821216-S1 (Cuccinelli) |
| 01/29/2009 | Floor substitute printed 091541228-S2 (Edwards) |
| 01/29/2009 | Reading of amendments waived |
| 01/29/2009 | Committee amendments agreed to |
| 01/29/2009 | Engrossed by Senate as amended SB1257E |
| 01/29/2009 | Printed as engrossed 091529264-E |
| 01/30/2009 | Impact statement from VCSC (SB1257E) |
| 01/30/2009 | Passed by for the day |
| 02/02/2009 | Impact statement from DPB (SB1257E) |
| 02/02/2009 | Passed by for the day |
| 02/03/2009 | Read third time and defeated by Senate (18-Y 22-N) (see vote tally) |
| 02/03/2009 | Reconsideration of defeated action agreed to by Senate (40-Y 0-N) (see vote tally) |
| 02/03/2009 | Passed by for the day |
| 02/04/2009 | Read third time and defeated by Senate (19-Y 21-N) (see vote tally) |
Comments
How long is a background check good for?
The system should allow any individual to apply for his own background check and be issued a certificate, that he could update every 6 months, so he will clear to purchase a gun.