Firearms; libraries owned or operated by localities. (HB68)
Introduced By
Del. Delores McQuinn (D-Richmond) with support from co-patron Del. Lamont Bagby (D-Richmond)
Progress
✓ |
Introduced |
✗ |
Passed Committee |
☐ |
Passed House |
☐ |
Passed Senate |
☐ |
Signed by Governor |
☐ |
Became Law |
Description
Control of firearms; libraries owned or operated by localities. Allows a locality to adopt an ordinance that prohibits firearms, ammunition, or components or a combination thereof in libraries owned or operated by the locality. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 12/04/2017 | Committee |
| 12/04/2017 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/18 18100831D |
| 12/04/2017 | Referred to Committee on Militia, Police and Public Safety |
| 01/04/2018 | Impact statement from DHCD (HB68) |
| 01/09/2018 | Impact statement from DHCD (HB68) |
| 01/15/2018 | Assigned MPPS sub: Subcommittee #1 |
| 02/01/2018 | Subcommittee recommends passing by indefinitely (4-Y 2-N) |
| 02/13/2018 | Left in Militia, Police and Public Safety |
Comments
Any site or venue that has multiple people visiting it, are targets for mass-shootings. Once underway, the quickest way to stop the tragedy is for a concealed carrier to defend against the threat. This would take away that ability. Recommend no vote. MDP 01/23/18