Operating a vehicle or vessel containing a false compartment; penalty. (HB941)
Introduced By
Sen. Scott Surovell (D-Mount Vernon)
Progress
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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
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
Date | Action |
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01/08/2014 | Committee |
01/08/2014 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/08/14 14103180D |
01/08/2014 | Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice |
01/09/2014 | Impact statement from VCSC (HB941) |
01/28/2014 | Impact statement from DPB (HB941) |
01/30/2014 | Assigned Courts sub: Criminal Law |
01/31/2014 | Subcommittee recommends laying on the table |
02/12/2014 | Left in Courts of Justice |