Protective orders; possession of firearms, penalty. (HB651)
Introduced By
Del. Kathleen Murphy (D-McLean)
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
Protective orders; possession of firearms; penalty. Provides that it is a Class 6 felony for a person who is subject to a permanent protective order (i.e., a protective order with a maximum duration of two years) to possess a firearm while the order is in effect. Under current law, only a person subject to a permanent protective order for family abuse is prohibited from possessing a firearm while the order is in effect. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
Date | Action |
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01/09/2018 | Committee |
01/09/2018 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/18 18101245D |
01/09/2018 | Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice |
01/10/2018 | Impact statement from VCSC (HB651) |
01/22/2018 | Impact statement from DPB (HB651) |
02/15/2018 | Left in Courts of Justice |