VA HB1410 | 2013 | Regular Session

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 3-0)
Status: Introduced on December 18 2012 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2013-02-06 - Left in Militia, Police and Public Safety
Pending: House Militia, Police and Public Safety Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Prefiled) [HTML]

Summary

Possession of firearms following conviction of certain crimes; penalty. Prohibits any person who is convicted of stalking, sexual battery, or assault and battery of a family member that results in serious bodily injury from possessing, transporting, or carrying a firearm or any other weapon for a period of five years following his conviction. A violation would constitute a Class 6 felony. The bill also provides for the forfeiture of any weapon possessed, transported, or carried in violation of the prohibition. Finally, the bill provides for a process by which a violator may petition the circuit court for a reinstatement of his rights to possess, transport, or carry a weapon.

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Title

Firearms; possession of weapons following conviction of certain crimes, penalty.

Sponsors


History

DateChamberAction
2013-02-06HouseLeft in Militia, Police and Public Safety
2013-01-24HouseSubcommittee recommends laying on the table by voice vote
2013-01-15HouseAssigned MPPS sub: #1
2012-12-18HouseReferred to Committee on Militia, Police and Public Safety
2012-12-18HousePrefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/09/13 13102112D

Subjects


Code Citations

ChapterArticleSectionCitation TypeStatute Text
182308.1:6(n/a)See Bill Text
192386.28(n/a)See Bill Text

Virginia State Sources


Bill Comments

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