HB2244
Firearms; possession or transportation following convictions for certain misdemeanor crimes.
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 ... (More) 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