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S.B. 35. An Act to amend and reenact §§ 15.2-915 and 15.2-915.5 of the Code of Virginia and to repeal § 15.2-915.1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to control of firearms by localities.

Patrons--Surovell, Favola, Deeds, Edwards, Boysko, Ebbin, McClellan and Morrissey

Passed Senate January 16, 2020 (21-Y 19-N)

Passed the House of Delegates with substitute with amendment February 26, 2020 (53-Y 46-N)

GOVERNOR'S RECOMMENDATION

 

    1. Line 36, enrolled, after owned
      insert
        or operated

 

    2. Line 51, enrolled, after to
      strike
        the remainder of line 51, all of lines 52 through 56, and through education on line 57
      insert
        the activities of (i) a Senior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps program operated at a public or private institution of higher education in accordance with the provisions of 10 U.S.C. §2101 et seq. or (ii) any intercollegiate athletics program operated by a public or private institution of higher education and governed by the National Collegiate Athletic Association or any club sports team recognized by a public or private institution of higher education where the sport engaged in by such program or team involves the use of a firearm. Such activities shall follow strict guidelines developed by such institutions for these activities and shall be conducted under the supervision of staff officials of such institutions

 

    3. Line 61, enrolled, after owned
      insert
        or operated