Firearms; civil liability for sale or transfer, background check. (HB273)
Introduced By
Sen. Jennifer Boysko (D-Herndon) 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
Civil liability for sale or transfer of a firearm; background check. Provides that a person is civilly liable for injuries to person or property or wrongful death of another caused by a third party if it can be shown that the civil defendant sold or transferred a firearm to the person who committed the crime resulting in injury or death without obtaining a background check and verification that the transferee was not prohibited from possessing a firearm. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 01/03/2018 | Committee |
| 01/03/2018 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/18 18101014D |
| 01/03/2018 | Referred to Committee on Militia, Police and Public Safety |
| 01/15/2018 | Assigned MPPS sub: Subcommittee #1 |
| 01/25/2018 | Subcommittee recommends passing by indefinitely (4-Y 2-N) |
| 02/13/2018 | Left in Militia, Police and Public Safety |