VA HB109 | 2008 | Regular Session

Status

Spectrum: Unknown
Status: Introduced on December 17 2007 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2008-02-12 - House: Left in Militia, Police and Public Safety

Summary

Regulation of firearms by state entities. Prohibits a state agency, council, commission, or other entity from adopting any rules, regulations, or policies governing the purchase, possession, transfer, ownership, carrying, storage, or transporting of firearms, ammunition, or components or combinations thereof, unless expressly authorized by statute. The prohibition does not apply to state, local, and regional correctional facilities or mental health facilities, nor is it to be construed to prohibit a law-enforcement officer from acting within the scope of his duties. Any rule, regulation, or policy adopted prior to July 1, 2007, except for those specifically authorized by statute, will be invalid.

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Title

Firearms; regulation thereof by state entities.

Sponsors

No sponsor information available at this time.

History

DateChamberAction
2008-02-12 House: Left in Militia, Police and Public Safety
2007-12-17 House: Referred to Committee on Militia, Police and Public Safety
2007-12-17 House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/09/08 087907468

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