Foster care homes; firearm storage on premises. (HB1055)
Introduced By
Sen. Todd E. Pillion (R-Abingdon)
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
Foster care homes; firearm storage. Authorizes a person in lawful possession of a firearm, ammunition, or components or combination thereof to store such items on the premises of a foster care home in a locked container, compartment, or cabinet with safety mechanisms activated. The bill provides that any person residing on the premises of a foster care home may lawfully carry a firearm in the presence of a child placed in foster care provided that such person is off the premises of the foster care home. The bill does not apply to persons residing in a licensed or approved foster care home in which no child in foster care is currently placed. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 01/13/2016 | Committee |
| 01/13/2016 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/13/16 16102633D |
| 01/13/2016 | Referred to Committee on Militia, Police and Public Safety |
| 01/21/2016 | Impact statement from DPB (HB1055) |
| 01/27/2016 | Assigned to sub: #1 |
| 01/27/2016 | Assigned MPPS sub: #1 |
| 01/28/2016 | Subcommittee recommends laying on the table |
| 02/16/2016 | Left in Militia, Police and Public Safety |