Concealed handguns; persons who may lawfully carry hidden from common observation, penalty. (HB139)
Introduced By
Del. Mark Cole (R-Fredericksburg)
Progress
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Introduced |
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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
Carrying concealed handguns; penalties. Provides that any person who may lawfully possess a firearm in Virginia may carry it hidden from common observation. The bill retains the procedures to obtain a permit that authorizes a person to carry a concealed handgun for those who wish to carry a concealed handgun in other states with reciprocal agreements with the Commonwealth. The bill creates Class 1 misdemeanors for carrying concealed handguns during the commission of certain drug-related crimes and makes carrying a concealed handgun during the commission of certain felonies a separate felony. This bill contains technical amendments. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 01/04/2012 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/12 |
| 01/04/2012 | Committee |
| 01/04/2012 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/12 12100644D |
| 01/04/2012 | Referred to Committee on Militia, Police and Public Safety |
| 01/05/2012 | Impact statement from VCSC (HB139) |
| 01/11/2012 | Impact statement from VCSC (HB139) |
| 01/23/2012 | Impact statement from DPB (HB139) |
| 02/14/2012 | Left in Militia, Police and Public Safety |