Carrying a concealed handgun; permit not required. (HB1420)
Introduced By
Del. Bill Wiley (R-Winchester) with support from co-patrons Del. Ronnie Campbell (R-Raphine), Del. A.C. Cordoza (R-Hampton), Del. Chris Runion (R-Bridgewater), and Del. Tommy Wright (R-Victoria)
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 a concealed handgun; permit not required. Allows any person who is otherwise eligible to obtain a concealed handgun permit to carry a concealed handgun without a permit anywhere he may lawfully carry a handgun openly within the Commonwealth. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 12/13/2022 | Committee |
| 12/13/2022 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/23 23100888D |
| 12/13/2022 | Referred to Committee on Rules |
| 01/11/2023 | Impact statement from DPB (HB1420) |
| 02/07/2023 | Left in Rules |
Comments
More common sense, if the person can legally carry a firearm why can't he put it in his pocket.