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Proposed Virginia Firearm Legislation HB5020

  this is an pro-gun bill
Legislation Overview

Title: Concealed handgun permit; local control of firearms.

Description: Local control of firearms; concealed handgun permit. Provides that any local ordinances that prohibit the possession, carrying, or transportation of any firearms, ammunition, or components or combination shall not apply to a person who has a valid concealed handgun permit.

Session: 2020 Special I

Last Action: Left in Public Safety

Last Action Date: November 9, 2020

Sponsors

Note: the first sponsor listed is normally the primary sponsor. If a sponsor's name is a hyperlink you can click on it to 'follow the money'.

11 sponsors: Glenn Davis (R); Terry Austin (R); John Avoli (R); Mark Cole (R); Hyland Fowler (R); Dave LaRock (R); Charles Poindexter (R); Wendell Walker (R); Lee Ware (R); Thomas Wright (R); Scott Wyatt (R);

Percentage of House Of Delegates sponsoring bill: 11% (11 of 100)

History
Chamber Date Action
House Nov 9, 2020 Left in Public Safety
House Aug 15, 2020 Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 08/18/20 20200567D
House Aug 15, 2020 Referred to Committee on Public Safety
Texts
Type Date State Link Text
Prefiled Aug 15, 2020 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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