Firearms; purchase, possession, etc., following a conviction. (SB490)
Introduced By
Sen. Barbara Favola (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
Purchase, possession, or transportation of firearms following conviction for assault and battery of a family or household member; permit to restore rights; penalties. Prohibits a person who has been convicted of stalking, sexual battery, or assault and battery of a family or household member from purchasing, 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 crime may petition the circuit court for a reinstatement of his right to possess or transport a firearm and the factors a court shall consider in determining such reinstatement. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
Date | Action |
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01/07/2020 | Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice |
01/07/2020 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/08/20 20104748D |
01/07/2020 | Referred to Committee on the Judiciary |
01/08/2020 | Impact statement from VCSC (SB490) |
01/08/2020 | Moved from Courts of Justice to Judiciary due to a change of the committee name |
01/16/2020 | Impact statement from DPB (SB490) |
01/22/2020 | Impact statement from DPB (SB490) |
02/03/2020 | Continued to 2021 in Judiciary (12-Y 0-N) (see vote tally) |