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VA SB1139
VA SB1139Firearms; storage in residence where minor or person prohibited from possessing is present, penalty.
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Introduced
01/10/2023
01/10/2023
In Committee
02/08/2023
02/08/2023
Crossed Over
01/30/2023
01/30/2023
Passed
Dead
04/12/2023
04/12/2023
Introduced Session
2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Storage of firearms in a residence where a minor is present; penalty. Requires any person who possesses a firearm in a residence where such person knows that a minor under 18 years of age or a person who is prohibited by law from possessing a firearm resides shall store such firearm and the ammunition for such firearm in a locked container, compartment, or cabinet that is inaccessible to such minor or prohibited person. The bill provides that a violation is a Class 4 misdemeanor. The bill exempts any person in lawful possession of a firearm who carries such firearm on or about his person, the storage of antique firearms, and the lawful authorization of a minor to access a firearm. The bill also requires firearm dealers to post a notice stating such firearm storage requirements and the penalty for not properly storing such firearms. Storage of firearms in a residence where a minor is present; penalty. Requires any person who possesses a firearm in a residence where such person knows that a minor under 18 years of age or a person who is prohibited by law from possessing a firearm resides shall store such firearm and the ammunition for such firearm in a locked container, compartment, or cabinet that is inaccessible to such minor or prohibited person. The bill provides that a violation is a Class 4 misdemeanor. The bill exempts any person in lawful possession of a firearm who carries such firearm on or about his person, the storage of antique firearms, and the lawful authorization of a minor to access a firearm. The bill also requires firearm dealers to post a notice stating such firearm storage requirements and the penalty for not properly storing such firearms.
AI Summary
This bill requires any person who possesses a firearm in a residence where they know a minor under 18 or a person prohibited from possessing a firearm resides to store the firearm and ammunition in a locked, inaccessible container. Violations are a Class 4 misdemeanor. The bill exempts people who carry firearms on their person, storage of antique firearms, and lawful authorization of a minor to access a firearm. Additionally, the bill requires firearm dealers to post a notice about these storage requirements and the penalty for not properly storing firearms.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Justice
Sponsors (19)
Jennifer Boysko (D)*,
Monty Mason (D)*,
George Barker (D),
John Bell (D),
Creigh Deeds (D),
Adam Ebbin (D),
Barbara Favola (D),
Ghazala Hashmi (D),
Janet Howell (D),
Mamie Locke (D),
Louise Lucas (D),
Dave Marsden (D),
Jenn McClellan (D),
Jeremy McPike (D),
Joseph Morrissey (D),
Chap Petersen (D),
Richard Saslaw (D),
Lionell Spruill (D),
Scott Surovell (D),
Last Action
Left in Public Safety (on 02/22/2023)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?231+sum+SB1139 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Senate: Committee substitute printed 2310 | https://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?231+oth+SB1139FS1122+PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?231+ful+SB1139S1+hil |
| Substitute for SB1139 for S-Judiciary | https://committees.lis.virginia.gov/pdfs/drafts/23104965D.pdf |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Senate: Prefiled and ordered printed; off | https://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?231+oth+SB1139F160+PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?231+ful+SB1139+hil |
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