Firearms; allowing access by minors, penalty. (HB2285)
Introduced By
Del. Cliff Hayes (D-Chesapeake) with support from co-patrons Del. Karrie Delaney (D-Centreville), Del. Patrick Hope (D-Arlington), Del. Kaye Kory (D-Falls Church), and Del. Marcus Simon (D-Falls Church)
Progress
✓ |
Introduced |
✗ |
Passed Committee |
☐ |
Passed House |
☐ |
Passed Senate |
☐ |
Signed by Governor |
☐ |
Became Law |
Description
Allowing access to firearms by minors; penalty. Provides that any person who negligently leaves a loaded, unsecured firearm in such a manner as to endanger the life or limb of any person under the age of 18 is guilty of a Class 6 felony. Current law provides that any person who recklessly leaves a loaded, unsecured firearm in such a manner as to endanger the life or limb of any child under the age of 14 is guilty of a Class 3 misdemeanor. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 01/08/2019 | Committee |
| 01/08/2019 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/09/19 19102156D |
| 01/08/2019 | Referred to Committee on Militia, Police and Public Safety |
| 01/09/2019 | Impact statement from VCSC (HB2285) |
| 01/15/2019 | Assigned MPPS sub: Subcommittee #1 |
| 01/17/2019 | Subcommittee recommends passing by indefinitely (4-Y 1-N) |
| 02/05/2019 | Left in Militia, Police and Public Safety |