Transfer of firearms at gun shows; voluntary background check; penalties. (SB1441)

Introduced By

Sen. Louise Lucas (D-Portsmouth)

Progress

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

Description

Transfer of firearms at gun shows; voluntary background check; penalties. Requires the Department of State Police to be available to perform background checks for non-dealer sales at gun shows if requested by a party involved in a transaction. The promoter of the firearms show shall furnish the Department of State Police sufficient facilities to perform the background checks. 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

DateAction
01/23/2015Presented and ordered printed
01/23/2015Presented and ordered printed 15101393D
01/23/2015Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
01/26/2015Impact statement from VCSC (SB1441)
01/29/2015Impact statement from DPB (SB1441)
02/02/2015Reported from Courts of Justice with amendment (13-Y 0-N) (see vote tally)
02/02/2015Rereferred to Finance
02/11/2015Left in Finance