VA HB1245 | 2014 | Regular Session

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on January 17 2014 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2014-02-12 - Left in Courts of Justice
Pending: House Courts of Justice Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]

Summary

Purchase or transportation of firearm by persons convicted of certain drug offenses. Provides that any person who has been convicted of two misdemeanor offenses for possession of synthetic cannabinoids, marijuana, or controlled substances within a 36-month period is prohibited from purchasing or transporting a firearm. Currently, the prohibition only applies to handguns.

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Title

Firearms; purchase or transportation by persons convicted of certain drug offenses.

Sponsors


History

DateChamberAction
2014-02-12HouseLeft in Courts of Justice
2014-02-03HouseSubcommittee recommends laying on the table by voice vote
2014-01-21HouseAssigned Courts sub: Criminal Law
2014-01-17HouseReferred to Committee for Courts of Justice
2014-01-17HousePresented and ordered printed 14103856D

Subjects


Code Citations

ChapterArticleSectionCitation TypeStatute Text
182308.1:5(n/a)See Bill Text

Virginia State Sources


Bill Comments

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