Firearms; transfer at gun shows, voluntary background check. (HB823)
Introduced By
Del. Alfonso Lopez (D-Arlington) with support from co-patron Del. Marcus Simon (D-Falls Church)
Progress
✓ |
Introduced |
✗ |
Passed Committee |
☐ |
Passed House |
☐ |
Passed Senate |
☐ |
Signed by Governor |
☐ |
Became Law |
Description
Transfer of firearms at gun shows; voluntary background check. Requires the Department of State Police to be available to perform background checks for non-dealer sales at gun shows if a party involved in a transaction wants one. The promoter of the firearms show shall furnish the Department of State Police sufficient facilities to perform the background checks and shall reimburse the Department of State Police for its actual costs. In order for the bill to become effective, the U.S. Department of Justice must approve the policies and procedures that the Department of State Police will use to implement the provisions of the bill. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
Date | Action |
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01/07/2014 | Committee |
01/07/2014 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/08/14 14103376D |
01/07/2014 | Referred to Committee on Militia, Police and Public Safety |
01/10/2014 | Impact statement from VCSC (HB823) |
01/14/2014 | Assigned MPPS sub: Subcommittee #1 |
01/16/2014 | Subcommittee recommends laying on the table |
01/17/2014 | Impact statement from DPB (HB823) |
01/23/2014 | Impact statement from DPB (HB823) |
02/12/2014 | Left in Militia, Police and Public Safety |