Possession or transportation of firearms following convictions for certain misdemeanor crimes. (SB546)
Introduced By
Sen. Barbara Favola (D-Arlington) with support from co-patron Del. Kaye Kory (D-Falls Church)
Progress
✓ |
Introduced |
✗ |
Passed Committee |
☐ |
Passed House |
☐ |
Passed Senate |
☐ |
Signed by Governor |
☐ |
Became Law |
Description
Purchase, possession, or transportation of firearms following convictions for certain misdemeanor crimes; penalty. Prohibits a person who has been convicted of misdemeanor sexual battery or assault and battery where the victim is a family or household member from purchasing, possessing or transporting a firearm. A person who violates this provision is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 01/13/2016 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/13/16 16103693D |
| 01/13/2016 | Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice |
| 01/15/2016 | Impact statement from VCSC (SB546) |
| 01/27/2016 | Continued to 2017 in Courts of Justice (14-Y 0-N) (see vote tally) |
| 12/02/2016 | Left in Courts of Justice |