HB140
Firearm transfers; criminal history record information checks, penalty.
Summary
As Introduced. Firearm transfers; criminal history record information checks; penalty.
Requires a background check for any firearm transfer and requires the Department of State Police to establish a process for transferors to obtain such a check from licensed firearms dealers. A transferor who fails to obtain a required background check and sells the firearm to another person is guilty of ... (More) a Class 1 misdemeanor. The bill exempts transfers between immediate family members, transfers that occur by operation of law, transfers by the executor or administrator of an estate or by the trustee of a testamentary trust, and temporary transfers that occur in the presence of the owner of the firearm or are necessary to prevent imminent death or serious bodily injury. The bill removes the provision that makes background checks of prospective purchasers or transferees at firearms shows voluntary. (Less)-
Bill History
- 12/19/2017 - House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/18 18101027D
- 12/19/2017 - House: Impact statement from VCSC (HB140)
- 12/19/2017 - House: Referred to Committee on Militia, Police and Public Safety
- 01/15/2018 - House: Assigned MPPS sub: Subcommittee #1
- 01/19/2018 - House: Impact statement from DPB (HB140)
- 01/25/2018 - House: Subcommittee recommends passing by indefinitely (4-Y 2-N)
- 02/13/2018 - House: Left in Militia, Police and Public Safety
