Firearms; criminal history record information check required for any purchase. (SB1281)
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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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Description
Sale of firearms; penalty. Requires a background check for any firearm purchase and requires the Department of State Police to establish a process for sellers to obtain such a check from licensed firearm dealers. A seller who fails to obtain such a check and sells the gun to someone who is prohibited from possessing a firearm by state or federal law is guilty of a Class 6 felony. Read the Bill »
Status
01/18/2013: Failed to Pass in Committee
History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 01/15/2013 | Presented and ordered printed 13103270D |
| 01/15/2013 | Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice |
| 01/16/2013 | Impact statement from VCSC (SB1281) |
| 01/18/2013 | Passed by indefinitely in Courts of Justice (8-Y 6-N) (see vote tally) |