Firearms; purchase, possession, or transportation following convictions for certain misdemeanors. (HB2085)
Introduced By
Del. Kathleen Murphy (D-McLean) with support from co-patron Del. Marcus Simon (D-Falls Church)
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
Purchase, possession, or transportation of firearms following convictions for certain misdemeanor crimes; restoration of rights; penalty. Prohibits a person who has been convicted of stalking, sexual battery, assault and battery of a family or household member, brandishing a firearm, or two or more convictions of assault and battery from purchasing, possessing, or transporting a firearm. A person who violates this provision is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor. The bill provides for a process by which a person convicted of such crimes may petition the circuit court for a reinstatement of his rights to purchase, possess or transport a firearm. Read the Bill »
Outcome
History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 01/14/2015 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/14/15 15103268D |
| 01/14/2015 | Referred to Committee on Militia, Police and Public Safety |
| 01/16/2015 | Impact statement from VCSC (HB2085) |
| 01/20/2015 | Assigned MPPS sub: #1 |
| 01/26/2015 | Impact statement from DPB (HB2085) |
| 01/29/2015 | Subcommittee recommends laying on the table |
| 02/10/2015 | Left in Militia, Police and Public Safety |