VA HB1055 | 2016 | Regular Session

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: Introduced on January 13 2016 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2016-02-16 - Left in Militia, Police and Public Safety
Pending: House Militia, Police and Public Safety Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Prefiled) [HTML]

Summary

Foster care homes; firearm storage. Authorizes a person in lawful possession of a firearm, ammunition, or components or combination thereof to store such items on the premises of a foster care home in a locked container, compartment, or cabinet with safety mechanisms activated. The bill provides that any person residing on the premises of a foster care home may lawfully carry a firearm in the presence of a child placed in foster care provided that such person is off the premises of the foster care home. The bill does not apply to persons residing in a licensed or approved foster care home in which no child in foster care is currently placed.

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Title

Foster care homes; firearm storage on premises.

Sponsors


History

DateChamberAction
2016-02-16HouseLeft in Militia, Police and Public Safety
2016-01-28HouseSubcommittee recommends laying on the table by voice vote
2016-01-27HouseAssigned MPPS sub: #1
2016-01-13HouseReferred to Committee on Militia, Police and Public Safety
2016-01-13HousePrefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/13/16 16102633D

Code Citations

ChapterArticleSectionCitation TypeStatute Text
632916(n/a)See Bill Text

Virginia State Sources


Bill Comments

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