Transfer of handguns; permit required, penalties. (HB980)
Introduced By
Del. Alfonso Lopez (D-Arlington)
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
Transfer of handguns; permit required; penalties. Requires the Department of State Police to establish procedures for issuing handgun transfer permits and provides that a person who willfully and intentionally transfers a firearm to a person without a permit is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor. The bill provides exceptions to this requirement, including an exemption for dealers who obtain a background check. The bill provides that any person who displays a handgun transfer permit that has been revoked or suspended knowing that such permit has been revoked or suspended is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor. In order for the bill to become effective, the U.S. Department of Justice must approve the policies and procedures that the Department of State Police will use to implement the provisions of the bill. Read the Bill »
Outcome
History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 01/12/2016 | Committee |
| 01/12/2016 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/13/16 16102523D |
| 01/12/2016 | Referred to Committee on Militia, Police and Public Safety |
| 01/14/2016 | Impact statement from VCSC (HB980) |
| 01/27/2016 | Assigned to sub: #1 |
| 01/27/2016 | Assigned MPPS sub: #1 |
| 01/28/2016 | Subcommittee recommends passing by indefinitely |
| 02/16/2016 | Left in Militia, Police and Public Safety |