Criminal background check; requirement of firearms show vendor and promoter of gun show. (SB595)

Introduced By

Sen. Louise Lucas (D-Portsmouth)

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 background check be performed on the prospective transferee, if such transferee does not possess a concealed handgun permit, 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

DateAction
01/13/2010Presented and ordered printed 10103180D
01/13/2010Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
01/20/2010Impact statement from VCSC (SB595)
02/08/2010Impact statement from DPB (SB595)
02/15/2010Left in Courts of Justice (15-Y 0-N)
02/15/2010Left in Courts of Justice
02/16/2010Left in Courts of Justice