Firearms; criminal history records check required for transfer, penalties. (SB911)

Introduced By

Sen. Janet Howell (D-Reston)

Progress

Introduced
Passed Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
Signed by Governor
Became Law

Description

Transfer of firearms; criminal history records check; penalties. Adds a definition of "firearms show vendor" and requires that a criminal history record information check be performed on the prospective transferee before the vendor may transfer firearms at a gun show. Under current law, only licensed dealers must obtain such a check. The bill also requires that the promoter of a firearms show provide vendors with access to licensed dealers who will conduct the criminal history record information check. Read the Bill »

Status

01/18/2013: Merged into SB1001

History

DateAction
01/07/2013Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/09/13 13103091D
01/07/2013Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
01/08/2013Impact statement from VCSC (SB911)
01/18/2013Incorporated by Courts of Justice (SB1001-Marsh) (14-Y 0-N) (see vote tally)