Operating a vehicle or vessel containing a false compartment; penalty. (HB941)

Introduced By

Sen. Scott Surovell (D-Mount Vernon)

Progress

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

Description

Operating a vehicle or vessel containing a false compartment; penalty. Provides that it is a Class 6 felony for a person to (i) own or operate a vehicle or vessel containing a false or secret compartment, (ii) install, create, build, or fabricate in any vehicle or vessel a false or secret compartment, or (iii) sell, trade, or otherwise dispose of any vehicle or vessel containing a false or secret compartment. The bill defines a "false or secret compartment" as any enclosure that is integrated into or attached to a vehicle or vessel, the purpose of which is to conceal, hide, or prevent the discovery of a person, controlled substance, or other contraband. Read the Bill »

Outcome

Bill Has Failed

History

DateAction
01/08/2014Committee
01/08/2014Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/08/14 14103180D
01/08/2014Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
01/09/2014Impact statement from VCSC (HB941)
01/28/2014Impact statement from DPB (HB941)
01/30/2014Assigned Courts sub: Criminal Law
01/31/2014Subcommittee recommends laying on the table
02/12/2014Left in Courts of Justice