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VA SB368
VA SB368Firearms; storage in residence where minor or person prohibited from possessing is present, penalty.
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Introduced
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
In Committee
02/16/2024
02/16/2024
Crossed Over
01/31/2024
01/31/2024
Passed
02/26/2024
02/26/2024
Dead
Vetoed
04/17/2024
04/17/2024
Introduced Session
2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Storage of firearms in a residence where a minor or person prohibited from possessing a firearm is present; penalty. Requires any person who possesses a firearm in a residence where such person knows that a minor or a person who is prohibited by law from possessing a firearm is present to 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 (i) any person in lawful possession of a firearm who carries such firearm on or about his person and (ii) the storage of antique firearms and provides that the lawful authorization of a minor to access a firearm is not a violation of the bill's provisions. The bill also requires firearm dealers to post a notice stating such firearm storage requirements and the penalty for improperly storing such firearms.
AI Summary
This bill requires any person who possesses a firearm in a residence where they know a minor or a person prohibited from possessing a firearm is present to store the firearm and its ammunition in a locked container, compartment, or cabinet that is inaccessible to the minor or prohibited person. Violating this requirement is a Class 4 misdemeanor. The bill exempts lawful possession of a firearm carried on the person and the storage of antique firearms, and it does not prohibit the lawful authorization of a minor to access a firearm. The bill also requires firearm dealers to post a notice informing customers of these storage requirements and the associated penalty.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Senate sustained Governor's veto (on 04/17/2024)
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