Firearms; criminal records check be performed at a gunshow before vendor may transfer. (HB1669)
Introduced By
Sen. Jennifer McClellan (D-Richmond)
Progress
✓ |
Introduced |
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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 |
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01/10/2011 | Committee |
01/10/2011 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/12/11 11102753D |
01/10/2011 | Referred to Committee on Militia, Police and Public Safety |
01/12/2011 | Impact statement from (HB1669) |
01/12/2011 | Impact statement from VCSC (HB1669) |
01/25/2011 | Impact statement from DPB (HB1669) |
01/31/2011 | Assigned MPPS sub: #1 |
02/03/2011 | Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (4-Y 1-N) |
02/08/2011 | Left in Militia, Police and Public Safety |