Firearms magazines, certain; prohibition of sale, transfer, etc., penalty. (HB1909)
Introduced By
Del. Alfonso Lopez (D-Arlington)
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
Prohibition of sale, transfer, etc., of certain firearms magazines; fine. Provides that any person, corporation, or other entity that manufactures, imports, possesses, purchases, sells, or transfers any large capacity magazine shall be subject to a $250 fine. The bill provides for exceptions to the prohibition, including the owner's registration with the Department of State Police following a criminal history record information check. The willful or intentional making of a materially false statement on the consent form required by the processes required for a criminal history record information check will subject the person making such statement to a $250 fine. The bill also provides that a registrant is limited to three large capacity magazines and must otherwise dispose of all magazines in excess of the limit. Finally, the bill outlines the registration process for anyone who owns a large capacity magazine. Read the Bill »
Outcome
History
Date | Action |
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01/13/2015 | Committee |
01/13/2015 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/14/15 15102322D |
01/13/2015 | Referred to Committee on Militia, Police and Public Safety |
01/20/2015 | Assigned MPPS sub: #1 |
01/28/2015 | Impact statement from DPB (HB1909) |
01/29/2015 | Subcommittee recommends laying on the table |
02/10/2015 | Left in Militia, Police and Public Safety |