Firearms; possession or transportation following convictions for certain misdemeanor crimes. (SB943)
Introduced By
Sen. Barbara Favola (D-Arlington) with support from co-patron Del. Vivian Watts (D-Annandale)
Progress
✓ |
Introduced |
✗ |
Passed Committee |
☐ |
Passed House |
☐ |
Passed Senate |
☐ |
Signed by Governor |
☐ |
Became Law |
Description
Possession or transportation of firearms following convictions for certain misdemeanor crimes; restoration of rights; penalty. Prohibits a person who has been convicted of stalking, assault and battery of a family or household member, or sexual battery from 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 possess or transport a firearm. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 01/09/2015 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/14/15 15102696D |
| 01/09/2015 | Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice |
| 01/14/2015 | Impact statement from VCSC (SB943) |
| 01/26/2015 | Impact statement from DPB (SB943) |
| 01/26/2015 | Failed to report (defeated) in Courts of Justice (5-Y 10-N) (see vote tally) |
| 01/28/2015 | Reconsidered by Courts of Justice |
| 01/28/2015 | Reported from Courts of Justice with substitute (10-Y 4-N) (see vote tally) |
| 01/28/2015 | Committee substitute printed 15104361D-S1 |
| 01/28/2015 | Rereferred to Finance |
| 01/30/2015 | Impact statement from VCSC (SB943S1) |
| 02/06/2015 | Impact statement from DPB (SB943S1) |
| 02/11/2015 | Left in Finance |