Minors; allowing access to firearms, penalty. (SB1096)
Introduced By
Sen. Janet Howell (D-Reston) with support from co-patron Sen. Jeremy McPike (D-Dale City)
Progress
✓ |
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
Allowing access to firearms by minors; penalty. Provides that any person who 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. The bill contains technical amendments. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
Date | Action |
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12/20/2018 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/09/19 19102249D |
12/20/2018 | Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice |
12/27/2018 | Impact statement from VCSC (SB1096) |
01/16/2019 | Committee substitute printed to LIS only 19104843D-S1 |
01/16/2019 | Failed to report (defeated) in Courts of Justice (6-Y 8-N) (see vote tally) |