Handguns; leaving unattended in public, penalty. (SB781)
Introduced By
Sen. Lynwood Lewis (D-Accomac)
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
Leaving an unattended handgun in public; penalty. Makes it a Class 3 misdemeanor for a person to leave an unattended handgun in public view in any public place, including any public building or place where the public assemble, any street, highway, or other public conveyance, or any sidewalk abutting on any public street, alley, or lane of any town or city. The bill also provides that a second or subsequent violation is punishable as a Class 2 misdemeanor. Read the Bill »
Status
01/08/2020: Awaiting a Vote in the Judiciary Committee
History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 01/08/2020 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/08/20 20103811D |
| 01/08/2020 | Referred to Committee on the Judiciary |
| 01/22/2020 | Stricken at the request of Patron in Judiciary (11-Y 0-N) (see vote tally) |