Firearm shows; VSP to be available to perform background checks for non-dealer sales, etc. (SB1372)
Introduced By
Sen. John Edwards (D-Roanoke) with support from co-patrons Sen. Don McEachin (D-Richmond), Sen. Tommy Norment (R-Williamsburg), and Sen. Bill Stanley (R-Moneta)
Progress
✓ |
Introduced |
✗ |
Passed Committee |
☐ |
Passed House |
☐ |
Passed Senate |
☐ |
Signed by Governor |
☐ |
Became Law |
Description
Transfer of firearms at gun shows; voluntary background check. Requires the Department of State Police to be available to perform background checks for non-dealer sales at gun shows if a party involved in a transaction wants one. In order for the bill to become effective, the U.S. Department of Justice must approve the policies and procedures that the Department of State Police will use to implement the provisions of the bill. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 01/31/2013 | Unanimous consent to introduce |
| 01/31/2013 | Presented and ordered printed 13104591D |
| 01/31/2013 | Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice |
| 02/01/2013 | Impact statement from VCSC (SB1372) |
| 02/04/2013 | Failed to report (defeated) in Courts of Justice (3-Y 11-N 1-A) (see vote tally) |