Firearms; storage in residence where minor present, penalty. (HB590)
Introduced By
Del. Schuyler VanValkenburg (D-Henrico)
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
Storage of firearms in residence where minor present; penalty. Requires any person who possesses a firearm in a residence where such person knows or reasonably should know that a minor under 18 years of age is present to store such firearm unloaded in a locked container, compartment, or cabinet, and to store all ammunition in a separate locked container, compartment, or cabinet. The bill requires that the key or combination to such locked containers, compartments, or cabinets be inaccessible to minors. The bill provides that a violation is a Class 1 misdemeanor, and, in a case where there is more than one firearm stored in violation of these provisions, each firearm shall constitute a separate Class 1 misdemeanor. The bill exempts any person in lawful possession of a firearm who exercises immediate control, defined in the bill, and when the firearm is an antique firearm. Read the Bill »
Outcome
History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 01/11/2022 | Committee |
| 01/11/2022 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/12/22 22103827D |
| 01/11/2022 | Referred to Committee on Public Safety |
| 01/14/2022 | Impact statement from VCSC (HB590) |
| 02/01/2022 | Assigned PS sub: Subcommittee #1 |
| 02/03/2022 | House subcommittee amendments and substitutes offered |
| 02/03/2022 | Subcommittee recommends passing by indefinitely (6-Y 4-N) |
| 02/15/2022 | Left in Public Safety |
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