Firearms; possession or transportation following certain crimes. (HB459)
Introduced By
Del. Rip Sullivan (D-Arlington)
Progress
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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
Possession or transportation of firearms following convictions for certain misdemeanor crimes; restoration of rights; penalty. Prohibits a person who has been convicted of assault and battery when the person intentionally selects the person against whom a simple assault is committed because of his race, religious conviction, color, or national origin from possessing or transporting a firearm. A person who violates this provision is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor. The bill provides for a process by which a person convicted of such crimes may petition the circuit court for a reinstatement of his right to possess or transport a firearm. This bill was incorporated into HB 1288. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 01/03/2020 | Committee |
| 01/03/2020 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/08/20 20101863D |
| 01/03/2020 | Referred to Committee on Public Safety |
| 01/06/2020 | Impact statement from VCSC (HB459) |
| 01/27/2020 | Assigned PS sub: Firearms |
| 02/04/2020 | Subcommittee recommends incorporating (HB1288-Murphy) |
| 02/04/2020 | Impact statement from DPB (HB459) |
| 02/11/2020 | Left in Public Safety |