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Introduced
01/05/2023
01/05/2023
In Committee
02/08/2023
02/08/2023
Crossed Over
01/31/2023
01/31/2023
Passed
Dead
04/12/2023
04/12/2023
Introduced Session
2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Firearm in unattended motor vehicle; civil penalty. Provides that no person shall leave, place, or store a handgun in an unattended motor vehicle, as defined in the bill, unless the vehicle is locked. The bill provides that any person violating such prohibition is subject to a civil penalty of no more than $500 and that such unattended motor vehicle may be subject to removal for safekeeping. Firearm in unattended motor vehicle; civil penalty. Provides that no person shall leave, place, or store a handgun in an unattended motor vehicle, as defined in the bill, unless the vehicle is locked. The bill provides that any person violating such prohibition is subject to a civil penalty of no more than $500 and that such unattended motor vehicle may be subject to removal for safekeeping.
AI Summary
This bill aims to prevent the leaving of handguns in unattended motor vehicles. It defines an "unattended motor vehicle" as a vehicle left unattended on public property where the owner or occupant cannot observe it. The bill prohibits leaving a handgun in an unattended vehicle unless the vehicle is locked. Violators would be subject to a civil penalty of up to $500, and the unattended vehicle may be subject to removal for safekeeping. The penalties collected would be paid into the state's Literary Fund.
Committee Categories
Justice, Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (18)
Dave Marsden (D)*,
George Barker (D),
John Bell (D),
Jennifer Boysko (D),
Creigh Deeds (D),
Adam Ebbin (D),
John Edwards (D),
Barbara Favola (D),
Ghazala Hashmi (D),
Janet Howell (D),
Mamie Locke (D),
Louise Lucas (D),
Monty Mason (D),
Jeremy McPike (D),
Chap Petersen (D),
Richard Saslaw (D),
Lionell Spruill (D),
Scott Surovell (D),
Last Action
Left in Public Safety (on 02/22/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?231+sum+SB901 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Senate: Printed as engrossed 23103458D-E | https://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?231+oth+SB901FE122+PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?231+ful+SB901E+hil |
| Senate amendments | https://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?231+amd+SB901AS |
| Amendment(s) for SB901 for S-Transportation | https://committees.lis.virginia.gov/pdfs/drafts/23104748A.pdf |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Senate: Prefiled and ordered printed; off | https://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?231+oth+SB901F122+PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?231+ful+SB901+hil |
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