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S.B. 479.
An Act to amend and reenact §§ 18.2-308.1:4 and 18.2-308.2:1
of the Code of Virginia, relating to protective orders; possession of firearms;
surrender or transfer of firearms; penalty.
- 03/06/20 Senate: Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB479ER)
- 02/25/20 House: Floor substitute printed 20108989D-H1 (Mullin)
- 01/22/20 Senate: Committee substitute printed 20106476D-S1
- 01/07/20 Senate: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/08/20 20103357D
Patrons--Howell, Favola, Saslaw and Boysko
Passed Senate January 28, 2020 (23-Y 17-N)
Passed the House of Delegates with substitute
February 26, 2020
(56-Y 41-N)
GOVERNOR'S RECOMMENDATION
1. Line 34, enrolled, after Upon
strike
entry
insert
issuance
2. Line 44, enrolled, after order.
strike
the remainder of line 44 and through fails on line 45
insert
The willful failure of any person
3. Line 47, enrolled, after firearms
strike
is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor
insert
shall constitute contempt of court