Brandishing a firearm; intent to induce fear, etc., penalty. (HB2361)
Introduced By
Del. Chris Collins (R-Winchester)
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
Brandishing a firearm; intent; penalty. Requires that a person pointing, holding, or brandishing a firearm or similar weapon must have the intent to induce fear in the mind of another or know or reasonably should know that his conduct would induce such fear in order to be convicted of the crime of brandishing. Currently, the perpetrator's intent is not an element of the offense in the statute. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
Date | Action |
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01/16/2017 | Committee |
01/16/2017 | Presented and ordered printed 17102368D |
01/16/2017 | Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice |
01/17/2017 | Impact statement from VCSC (HB2361) |
01/18/2017 | Assigned Courts sub: Criminal Law |
01/23/2017 | Subcommittee recommends reporting (7-Y 3-N) |
02/03/2017 | Stricken from docket by Courts of Justice |