Criminal history record information checks upon handgun purchases; dissemination of information. (HB237)
Introduced By
Sen. John Cosgrove (R-Chesapeake) with support from co-patron Del. Will Morefield (R-North Tazewell)
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
Criminal history record information checks upon handgun purchases; protective order registry; dissemination of information. Provides that certain criminal history record information and protective order registry information shall be made available to the Attorney General of the United States for the purposes of a National Instant Criminal Background check to determine a persons eligibility to possess or purchase a firearm under state or federal law. The bill also limits the requirement for a Virginia-specific criminal history record information check to the purchase of handguns only. Under current law, the Virginia-specific criminal history record information check applies to all purchases of any firearm in the Commonwealth. Read the Bill »
Outcome
History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 01/10/2012 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/12 12103492D |
| 01/10/2012 | Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice |
| 01/23/2012 | Referred from Courts of Justice |
| 01/23/2012 | Referred to Committee on Militia, Police and Public Safety |
| 02/01/2012 | Assigned MPPS sub: #2 |
| 02/02/2012 | Subcommittee recommends reporting (4-Y 1-N) |
| 02/02/2012 | Impact statement from DPB (HB237) |
| 02/03/2012 | Continued to 2013 in Militia, Police and Public Safety |
| 11/29/2012 | Left in Militia, Police and Public Safety |
Comments
Why would someone want to change this to just hand guns, This Mr. Cosgrove needs to buy a newspaper once in awhile to see all the kids being murdered by rifles. I bet this same guy walks around talking about needing to protect kids from crime.
PRIVATE PERSONAL INFORMATION Regarding Private Property - Is NONE of ANYBODYS business, and most certainly does not belong in a "national" database for data manipulation or re-dissemination. This bill would violate state codes already on the books.