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S.B. 35. A BILL 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. 20108812D

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

Referred to Committee on the Judiciary November 18, 2019

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

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

AMENDMENT(S) PROPOSED BY THE HOUSE OF DELEGATES

DEL. PRICE

    1. After line 52, Substitute
      insert
        The provisions of this subsection shall not apply to those activities falling under the Reserve Officers' Training Corps programs, NCAA rifle teams, Trap and Skeet Club, VMI Firing Range(s) or Marksmanship Club, or other official public or private institution of higher education course, class, club, or other activity. Such events shall follow strict guidelines developed for these activities and shall be conducted under the supervision of university or institute staff officials. The provisions of this subsection do not apply to any individually authorized hunting or game reduction program expressly permitted by an official of such public or private institution of higher education.