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HB2244

Firearms; possession or transportation following convictions for certain misdemeanor crimes.

Status:
Killed

Chief Patron:
Rip Sullivan (D)

Session:
2019 Regular Session

Summary

As Introduced. Possession

or transportation of firearms following convictions for certain misdemeanor crimes; restoration of rights; penalty. Prohibits a person who has been convicted of assault and battery when the person intentionally selects the person against whom a simple assault is committed because of his race, religious conviction, color, or national origin from possessing or transporting a firearm. A person who violates this provision is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor. The bill provides for a process by which a person convicted of such crimes may petition the circuit court for a reinstatement of his right to possess or transport a firearm. (Less)

  • Bill History

  • 01/08/2019 - House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/09/19 19101312D
  • 01/08/2019 - House: Impact statement from VCSC (HB2244)
  • 01/08/2019 - House: Referred to Committee on Militia, Police and Public Safety
  • 01/15/2019 - House: Assigned MPPS sub: Subcommittee #1
  • 01/17/2019 - House: Subcommittee recommends passing by indefinitely (4-Y 1-N)
  • 02/04/2019 - House: Read second time
  • 02/05/2019 - House: Left in Militia, Police and Public Safety

Full text and vote history:

Virginia Legislative Information System

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