State legislative buildings; prohibits possession of firearms in Capitol of Va., etc., exception. (SB1012)
Introduced By
Sen. Adam Ebbin (D-Alexandria)
Progress
✓ |
Introduced |
✗ |
Passed Committee |
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Passed House |
☐ |
Passed Senate |
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Signed by Governor |
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Became Law |
Description
Possession of handguns in legislative buildings. Prohibits the possession of a firearm in Capitol Square, including the Capitol and other buildings predominantly used to conduct the business of the General Assembly. The Capitol Police are required to screen persons entering the Capitol or the General Assembly Building. The prohibition would not apply to members of the General Assembly or to law-enforcement officers. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
Date | Action |
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01/08/2013 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/09/13 13103240D |
01/08/2013 | Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice |
01/13/2013 | Impact statement from DPB (SB1012) |
01/18/2013 | Committee amendments |
01/18/2013 | Committee amendment |
01/18/2013 | Failed to report (defeated) in Courts of Justice (6-Y 8-N) (see vote tally) |