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Proposed Virginia Firearm Legislation HB48

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Legislation Overview

Title: Firearms; possession following conviction of certain crimes, penalty.

Subject: Crimes and Offenses Generally: Criminal Procedure: Weapons

Description: 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.

Session: 2014 Regular Session

Last Action: Left in Courts of Justice

Last Action Date: February 12, 2014

Sponsors

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1 sponsors: Marcus B. Simon

Percentage of House Of Delegates sponsoring bill: 1% (1 of 100)

History
Chamber Date Action
House Feb 12, 2014 Left in Courts of Justice
House Feb 3, 2014 Assigned Courts sub: Criminal Law
House Feb 3, 2014 Subcommittee recommends laying on the table by voice vote
House Dec 3, 2013 Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/08/14 14101057D
House Dec 3, 2013 Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
Texts
Type Date State Link Text
Prefiled Dec 3, 2013 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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