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Proposed Virginia Firearm Legislation SB63

  this is an anti-gun bill
Legislation Overview

Title: Firearms; control of possession, etc., by localities at lawful demonstrations and protests.

Description: Control of firearms by localities; lawful demonstrations and protests. Allows a locality to adopt an ordinance that prohibits the possession or transportation of firearms, ammunition, or components or a combination thereof, during a demonstration, march, parade, protest, rally, or other similar event. Such an ordinance shall not apply to any law-enforcement officer, armed security officer, member of the Armed Forces of the United States, member of the Armed Forces Reserves, or member of the National Guard acting in the performance of his lawful duties or to any person having a valid concealed handgun permit.

Session: 2018 Regular Session

Last Action: Incorporated by Courts of Justice

Last Action Date: January 15, 2018

Sponsors

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2 sponsors: Barbara Favola (D); Jennifer McClellan (D);

Percentage of Senate sponsoring bill: 5% (2 of 40)

History
Chamber Date Action
Senate Jan 15, 2018 Incorporated by Courts of Justice
Senate Nov 30, 2017 Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/18 18100559D
Senate Nov 30, 2017 Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
Texts
Type Date State Link Text
Prefiled Nov 30, 2017 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: Incorporated by Courts of Justice

Link: link to state bill page

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