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2020 SESSION
HB 1079 Weapons; possession in Capitol Square and legislative buildings, penalties.
Introduced by: Patrick A. Hope | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Possession of weapons; Capitol Square and legislative buildings; penalties. Prohibits the possession of a (i) firearm or other weapon designed or intended to propel a missile or projectile of any kind; (ii) frame, receiver, muffler, silencer, missile, projectile, or ammunition designed for use with a dangerous weapon; or (iii) other dangerous weapon, including explosives, stun weapons, or any weapon currently prohibited from being carried concealed while in (a) the Capitol of Virginia, (b) Capitol Square, (c) any other building owned or leased by the Commonwealth and used predominantly for the conduct of the business of the General Assembly, or (d) any other building where the General Assembly is meeting in session. The prohibition does not apply to law-enforcement officers, authorized security personnel, or active-duty military personnel in the performance of such person's lawful duties. A first offense is punishable as a Class 2 misdemeanor and a second or subsequent offense is punishable as a Class 1 misdemeanor.
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HISTORY
- 01/07/20 House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/08/20 20104672D
- 01/07/20 House: Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
- 01/22/20 House: Referred from Courts of Justice by voice vote
- 01/22/20 House: Referred to Committee on Public Safety
- 02/11/20 House: Left in Public Safety