Auto sear; prohibition on use penalty. (HB1515)
Introduced By
Del. Dawn Adams (D-Richmond) with support from co-patron Del. Sam Rasoul (D-Roanoke)
Progress
✓ |
Introduced |
✗ |
Passed Committee |
☐ |
Passed House |
☐ |
Passed Senate |
☐ |
Signed by Governor |
☐ |
Became Law |
Description
Use of auto sear; prohibition; penalty. Makes it a Class 2 felony to possess or use an auto sear in the perpetration or attempted perpetration of a crime of violence. The bill also makes it a Class 4 felony to unlawfully possess or use an auto sear for an offensive or aggressive purpose. The bill defines auto sear as a small device with a combination of parts made of metal or plastic designed and intended for use in converting a weapon into a machine gun, as defined by 26 U.S.C. 5845(b). Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
Date | Action |
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01/04/2023 | Committee |
01/04/2023 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/23 23101936D |
01/04/2023 | Referred to Committee on Public Safety |
01/05/2023 | Impact statement from VCSC (HB1515) |
01/22/2023 | Impact statement from DPB (HB1515) |
01/24/2023 | Assigned PS sub: Subcommittee #1 |
01/26/2023 | Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (6-Y 4-N) |
02/07/2023 | Left in Public Safety |