Criminal history record information check; making false statements, penalty. (SB435)
Introduced By
Sen. Ryan McDougle (R-Mechanicsville)
Progress
✓ |
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 check; making false statements; penalty. Provides that any person who knowingly makes a materially false statement on criminal history background check forms required for the purchase and transfer of firearms is guilty of a Class 5 felony. Current law uses the phrase "willfully and intentionally" rather than "knowingly." The bill contains technical amendments. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 01/11/2012 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/12 12104079D |
| 01/11/2012 | Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice |
| 01/17/2012 | Impact statement from VCSC (SB435) |
| 02/01/2012 | Reported from Courts of Justice (14-Y 0-N) (see vote tally) |
| 02/01/2012 | Rereferred to Finance |
| 02/07/2012 | Continued to 2013 in Finance (15-Y 0-N) (see vote tally) |
| 11/30/2012 | Left in Finance |