VA HB142 | 2020 | Regular Session

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: Introduced on December 18 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-02-11 - Left in Public Safety
Pending: House Public Safety Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Prefiled) [HTML]

Summary

Concealed handgun permits; demonstration of competence. Removes the option for concealed handgun permit applicants to demonstrate competence with a handgun by completing an electronic, video, or online course conducted by a state-certified or National Rifle Association-certified firearms instructor. The bill does not affect any in-person means of satisfying the requirement to demonstrate competence with a handgun under current law.

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Title

Concealed handgun permits; demonstration of competence.

Sponsors


Roll Calls

2020-02-04 - House - House: Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (5-Y 3-N) (Y: 5 N: 3 NV: 1 Abs: 0) [PASS]

History

DateChamberAction
2020-02-11HouseLeft in Public Safety
2020-02-04HouseSubcommittee recommends laying on the table (5-Y 3-N)
2020-01-20HouseAssigned PS sub: Firearms
2019-12-18HouseReferred to Committee on Public Safety
2019-12-18HousePrefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/08/20 20101342D

Code Citations

ChapterArticleSectionCitation TypeStatute Text
182308.02(n/a)See Bill Text
182308.06(n/a)See Bill Text

Virginia State Sources


Bill Comments

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