VA SB156 | 2016 | Regular Session

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 3-0)
Status: Introduced on December 29 2015 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2016-01-27 - Stricken at the request of Patron in Courts of Justice (15-Y 0-N)
Text: Latest bill text (Prefiled) [HTML]

Summary

Concealed handgun permit; application; disqualification. Adds family members who reside with the applicant for a concealed handgun permit to the persons whose statements that the applicant is likely to use a weapon unlawfully or negligently to endanger others may be submitted to the court. Under current law sheriffs, police chiefs, and the attorney for the Commonwealth may submit such statements. If the court finds an individual disqualified for a concealed handgun permit based on such statements the individual may not reapply for five years and must include with his application documentation as to why he is no longer likely to use a weapon unlawfully or negligently to endanger others.

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Title

Concealed handgun permit; family member who resides with applicant may submit statement to court.

Sponsors


Roll Calls

2016-01-27 - Senate - Senate: Stricken at the request of Patron in Courts of Justice (15-Y 0-N) (Y: 15 N: 0 NV: 0 Abs: 0) [PASS]

History

DateChamberAction
2016-01-27SenateStricken at the request of Patron in Courts of Justice (15-Y 0-N)
2015-12-29SenateReferred to Committee for Courts of Justice
2015-12-29SenatePrefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/13/16 16101399D

Code Citations

ChapterArticleSectionCitation TypeStatute Text
182308.09(n/a)See Bill Text

Virginia State Sources


Bill Comments

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