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Introduced
01/08/2019
01/08/2019
In Committee
01/08/2019
01/08/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/24/2019
02/24/2019
Introduced Session
2019 Regular Session
Bill Summary
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 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.
AI Summary
This bill amends Virginia's law on allowing access to firearms by minors. It changes the law to make it a Class 6 felony (a more serious crime) for any person to negligently leave a loaded, unsecured firearm in a manner that endangers the life or limb of a person under the age of 18. Previously, the law only applied to children under 14 and was a less serious Class 3 misdemeanor. The bill also maintains the existing provision that makes it a Class 1 misdemeanor for any person to knowingly authorize a child under 12 to use a firearm without adult supervision.
Committee Categories
Justice, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (7)
C.E. Hayes (D)*,
Karrie Delaney (D),
Patrick Hope (D),
Kaye Kory (D),
Paul Krizek (D),
Mark Levine (D),
Marcus Simon (D),
Last Action
Left in Militia, Police and Public Safety (on 02/05/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?191+sum+HB2285 |
| BillText | http://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?191+ful+HB2285+hil |
| Bill | http://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?191+ful+HB2285+hil+pdf |
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