HB2285
Firearms; allowing access by minors, penalty.
Summary
As Introduced. Allowing access to firearms by minors; penalty.
Provides that any person who negligently leaves a loaded, unsecured firearm in such a manner as to endanger the life or limb of any person under the age of 18 is guilty of a Class 6 felony. Current law provides that any person who recklessly leaves a loaded, unsecured firearm ... (More) in such a manner as to endanger the life or limb of any child under the age of 14 is guilty of a Class 3 misdemeanor. (Less)-
Bill History
- 01/08/2019 - House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/09/19 19102156D
- 01/08/2019 - House: Referred to Committee on Militia, Police and Public Safety
- 01/09/2019 - House: Impact statement from VCSC (HB2285)
- 01/15/2019 - House: Assigned MPPS sub: Subcommittee #1
- 01/17/2019 - House: Subcommittee recommends passing by indefinitely (4-Y 1-N)
- 02/05/2019 - House: Left in Militia, Police and Public Safety
