Capitol Square and the surrounding area, etc.; carrying a firearm or explosive material within area. (SB75)

Introduced By

Sen. Amanda Chase (R-Midlothian) with support from co-patrons Del. Ronnie Campbell (R-Raphine), Del. A.C. Cordoza (R-Hampton), and Del. Wren Williams (R-Stuart)

Progress

Introduced
Passed Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
Signed by Governor
Became Law

Description

Carrying a firearm or explosive material within Capitol Square and the surrounding area, into building owned or leased by the Commonwealth, etc.; penalty. Repeals the prohibition on carrying a firearm or explosive material within (i) the Capitol of Virginia; (ii) Capitol Square and the surrounding area; (iii) any building owned or leased by the Commonwealth or any agency thereof; or (iv) any office where employees of the Commonwealth or any agency thereof are regularly present for the purpose of performing their official duties. Current law makes it a Class 1 misdemeanor for any person to carry a firearm or explosive material within these areas, subject to certain exceptions, including the following individuals while acting in the conduct of such person's official duties: any law-enforcement officer, any authorized security personnel, any active military personnel, any fire marshal when such fire marshal has been granted police powers, or any member of a cadet corps while such member is participating in an official ceremonial event for the Commonwealth. Read the Bill »

Outcome

Bill Has Failed

History

DateAction
01/04/2022Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/12/22 22101674D
01/04/2022Referred to Committee on Rules
01/24/2022Impact statement from DPB (SB75)
02/11/2022Passed by indefinitely in Rules (13-Y 3-N) (see vote tally)

Duplicate Bills

The following bills are identical to this one: HB513.