Localities; regulation of firearms in government buildings. (HB261)

Introduced By

Del. Cia Price (D-Newport News) with support from co-patron Del. Marcus Simon (D-Falls Church)

Progress

Introduced
Passed Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
Signed by Governor
Became Law

Description

Localities; regulation of firearms in government buildings. Allows localities to regulate the possession of firearms, ammunition, or components or combination thereof in, or the carrying of firearms, ammunition, or components or combination thereof into, any building owned or used by such locality for governmental purposes. Current law prohibits localities from adopting or enforcing any ordinance, resolution, or motion regarding firearms, ammunition, or components or combination thereof unless expressly authorized by statute. Read the Bill »

Outcome

Bill Has Failed

History

DateAction
01/02/2018Committee
01/02/2018Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/18 18101844D
01/02/2018Referred to Committee on Militia, Police and Public Safety
01/10/2018Impact statement from DHCD (HB261)
01/15/2018Assigned MPPS sub: Subcommittee #1
02/01/2018Subcommittee recommends passing by indefinitely (4-Y 2-N)
02/13/2018Left in Militia, Police and Public Safety