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Proposed Virginia Firearm Legislation HB1428

  this is an pro-gun bill
Legislation Overview

Title: Firearms; carrying in public areas prohibited in certain localities.

Subject: Crimes and Offenses Generally: Criminal Procedure: Counties Cities and Towns: Firearms

Description: Carrying loaded firearms in public areas prohibited; certain localities; repeal. Repeals the prohibition on carrying certain loaded shotguns and semi-automatic center-fire rifles and pistols in certain localities in the Commonwealth.

Session: 2023 Regular Session

Last Action: Left in Public Safety

Last Action Date: February 7, 2023

Sponsors

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10 sponsors: Dave LaRock (R); Timothy Anderson (R); AC Cordoza (R); Marie March (R); Chris Runion (R); Phillip Scott (R); Wendell Walker (R); Bill Wiley (R); Wren Williams (R); Thomas Wright (R);

Percentage of House Of Delegates sponsoring bill: 10% (10 of 100)

History
Chamber Date Action
House Feb 7, 2023 Left in Public Safety
House Dec 15, 2022 Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/23 23100753D
House Dec 15, 2022 Referred to Committee on Public Safety
Texts
Type Date State Link Text
Prefiled Dec 15, 2022 state link bill text
Amendments
Title Description Date State Link Text Adopted
There are no amendments to this bill at this time
Votes - Click on description to view vote roll call

There have not been any votes on this bill

Link: link to state bill page

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