Emergency custody orders; temporary firearms restriction orders. (HB827)

Introduced By

Del. Randy Minchew (R-Leesburg)

Progress

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

Description

Emergency custody orders; temporary firearms restriction orders. Provides that a temporary firearms restriction order shall be issued by a magistrate who issues an emergency custody order. A person subject to a temporary firearms restriction order who purchases, possesses, or transports a firearm while the order is in effect is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor. The duration of a temporary firearms restriction order may not exceed 90 days. A person who is subject to a temporary firearms restriction order, at any time prior to the expiration of such order, may petition the general district court in the county or city in which he resides to restore his right to purchase, possess, or transport a firearm. Read the Bill »

Outcome

Bill Has Failed

History

DateAction
01/08/2014Committee
01/08/2014Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/08/14 14103460D
01/08/2014Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
01/10/2014Assigned Courts sub: Mental Health
01/10/2014Impact statement from VCSC (HB827)
01/29/2014Subcommittee recommends laying on the table
01/30/2014Impact statement from DPB (HB827)
02/12/2014Left in Courts of Justice