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Proposed Virginia Firearm Legislation SB595

  this is an pro-gun bill
Legislation Overview

Title: Concealed handguns; protective orders.

Description: Carrying concealed handguns; protective orders. Authorizes any person 21 years of age or older who is not prohibited from purchasing, possessing, or transporting a firearm and is protected by an unexpired protective order to carry a concealed handgun for 45 days after the protective order was issued. The bill provides that if the person issued the protective order applies for a concealed handgun permit during such 45-day period, such person will be authorized to carry a concealed handgun for an additional 45 days and be given a copy of the certified application, which shall serve as a de facto concealed handgun permit. The bill requires such person to have the order or certified application and photo identification on his person when carrying a concealed handgun and to display them upon demand by a law-enforcement officer; failure to do so is punishable by a $25 civil penalty.

Session: 2018 Regular Session

Last Action: Stricken at the request of Patron in Courts of Justice (15-Y 0-N)

Last Action Date: January 15, 2018

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'.

1 sponsors: Jill Vogel (R);

Percentage of Senate sponsoring bill: 3% (1 of 40)

History
Chamber Date Action
Senate Jan 15, 2018 Stricken at the request of Patron in Courts of Justice (15-Y 0-N)
Senate Jan 9, 2018 Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/18 18103317D
Senate Jan 9, 2018 Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
Texts
Type Date State Link Text
Prefiled Jan 9, 2018 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

Senate: Stricken at the request of Patron in Courts of Justice (15-Y 0-N)

Link: link to state bill page

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