Carrying or storing firearms in motor vehicles and vessels; exceptions, penalty. (HB568)
Introduced By
Del. Dan Helmer (D-Fairfax Station)
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
Carrying or storing firearms in motor vehicles and vessels; exceptions; penalty. Provides that any person possessing or storing a firearm in a motor vehicle or vessel shall secure such firearm in a locked container, other than a glove box, that is not within the dominion and control of or readily accessible for prompt and immediate use by any person within the motor vehicle. The bill provides exceptions for law-enforcement officers, licensed security guards, military personnel in the performance of their lawful duties, or any person having a valid concealed handgun permit. A violation is punishable by a civil penalty not to exceed $2,500. The bill also removes the current exception for carrying a concealed weapon for any person who may lawfully possess a firearm and is carrying a handgun while in a personal, private motor vehicle or vessel and such handgun is secured in a container or compartment in the vehicle or vessel. Read the Bill »
Outcome
History
Date | Action |
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01/06/2020 | Committee |
01/06/2020 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/08/20 20104808D |
01/06/2020 | Referred to Committee on Public Safety |
01/14/2020 | Impact statement from DPB (HB568) |
02/11/2020 | Left in Public Safety |