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2015 SESSION
HJ 508 Constitutional amendment; right to keep and bear arms (first reference).
Introduced by: Mark L. Cole | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Constitutional amendment (first resolution); right to keep and bear arms. Clarifies that the right to keep and bear arms conferred by Article I, Section 13 of the Constitution of Virginia is an individual right and guarantees the right of an individual to keep and bear arms for defense of self, others, or property or for any other lawful purpose.
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HISTORY
- 12/03/14 House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/14/15 15100994D
- 12/03/14 House: Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections
- 01/13/15 House: Assigned P & E sub: Constitutional Amendments
- 02/10/15 House: Left in Privileges and Elections