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VA SB368

VA SB368
Firearms; storage in residence where minor or person prohibited from possessing is present, penalty.


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Introduced
01/09/2024
In Committee
02/16/2024
Crossed Over
01/31/2024
Passed
02/26/2024
Dead
Vetoed
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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