Operating a vehicle or vessel containing a false compartment; penalty. (SB234)

Introduced By

Sen. Chap Petersen (D-Fairfax)

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
01/03/2014Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/08/14 14103184D
01/03/2014Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
01/09/2014Impact statement from VCSC (SB234)
01/20/2014Continued to 2015 in Courts of Justice (13-Y 0-N) (see vote tally)
12/04/2014Left in Courts of Justice