Firearms; possession on private or religious school property. (SB828)

Introduced By

Sen. Dick Black (R-Leesburg) with support from co-patron Del. Mark Cole (R-Fredericksburg)

Progress

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

Description

Possession of firearm, etc., on school property; private or religious schools. Eliminates the crimes of possession on the property of a private or religious elementary, middle, or high school; a school bus owned or operated by such school; or any property being used for functions or extracurricular activities sponsored by such school of a stun weapon, knife, or other weapon (currently a Class 1 misdemeanor) or a firearm (currently a Class 6 felony). The bill does not affect the criminal penalties for the possession of such weapons on public school property. Read the Bill »

Status

01/05/2015: Awaiting a Vote in the Courts of Justice Committee

History

DateAction
01/05/2015Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/14/15 15100380D
01/05/2015Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
01/26/2015Stricken at the request of Patron in Courts of Justice (12-Y 0-N) (see vote tally)