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Proposed Virginia Firearm Legislation SB699

  this is an pro-gun bill
Legislation Overview

Title: Concealed handgun permits, out-of-state; government-issued photo id., reciprocal agreements.

Description: Out-of-state concealed handgun permits; photo identification; reciprocal agreements. Removes certain requirements for an out-of-state concealed handgun permit or license to be recognized and accepted in Virginia and instead requires an out-of-state permit or license holder to carry a government-issued photo identification and present his permit or license and such identification upon demand by a law-enforcement officer in order for his out-of-state permit or license to be recognized and accepted in Virginia. The bill also requires the Superintendent of State Police to enter into agreements for reciprocal recognition with any state that requires such an agreement in order to establish reciprocity for residents of the Commonwealth to carry concealed handguns in that state.

Session: 2016 Regular Session

Last Action: Incorporated by Courts of Justice

Last Action Date: January 27, 2016

Sponsors

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2 sponsors: Charles Carrico; Benton Chafin;

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

History
Chamber Date Action
Senate Jan 27, 2016 Incorporated by Courts of Justice
Senate Jan 21, 2016 Presented and ordered printed 16103493D
Senate Jan 21, 2016 Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
Texts
Type Date State Link Text
Introduced Jan 21, 2016 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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