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2023 SESSION

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Senate Committee on Judiciary

Co-Chair: John S. Edwards - Co-Chair: R. Creigh Deeds

Clerk: Michael Jackson, Claire Dunn
Staff: C. Quagliato, S. Miller-Bryson
Date of Meeting: January 23, 2023
Time and Place: 8 AM Senate Committee Room A / Pocahontas Building
Update : Added to the docket - SB1484

S.B. 805

Patron: Chase

Control of firearms by localities. Removes the authority for a locality by ordinance to prohibit the possession or carrying of firearms, ammunition, or components or any combination thereof in (i) any building, or part thereof, owned or used by such locality for governmental purposes; (ii) any public park owned or operated by the locality; (iii) any recreation or community center facility; or (iv) any public street, road, alley, or sidewalk or public right-of-way or any other place of whatever nature that is open to the public and is being used by or is adjacent to a permitted event or an event that would otherwise require a permit. The bill provides that any firearm received by the locality pursuant to a buy-back program shall be offered for sale by public auction or sealed bids to a person licensed as a dealer. Current law provides that any such firearm shall be destroyed by the locality unless the person surrendering the firearm requests in writing that the firearm be offered for sale. The bill also limits the authority of localities to bring lawsuits against certain firearms manufacturers and others and further provides that the right to bring any such action is reserved exclusively to the Commonwealth and shall be brought by the Attorney General.

A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 15.2-915 and 15.2-915.5 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 15.2-915.6, relating to control of firearms by localities.

23100913D

S.B. 898

Patron: Stuart

Concealed handgun permit; demonstrated competence. Adds a firearms safety or training course conducted by the United States Concealed Carry Association (USCCA) or by a USCCA-certified firearms instructor, or any firearms safety or training course or class available to the general public offered by a law-enforcement agency, institution of higher education, or private or public institution or organization or firearms training school utilizing instructors certified by the USCCA to those programs that satisfy the demonstration of competence requirement for the issuance of a Virginia resident or nonresident concealed handgun permit.

A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 18.2-308.02 and 18.2-308.06 of the Code of Virginia, relating to concealed handgun permit; demonstrated competence.

23100813D

S.B. 909

Patron: Favola

Firearm transfers to another person from a prohibited person. Provides that a person who is prohibited from possessing a firearm because such person is subject to a protective order or has been convicted of an assault and battery of a family or household member may transfer a firearm owned by such prohibited person to any person who is not otherwise prohibited by law from possessing such firearm, provided that such person who is not otherwise prohibited by law from possessing such firearm is 21 years of age or older and does not reside with the person who is subject to the protective order. Under current law, there is no requirement that such transferee cannot be younger than 21 years of age and cannot reside with such prohibited person. The bill also provides that such prohibited person who transfers, sells, or surrenders a firearm pursuant to the provisions of the bill shall inform the clerk of the court of the name and address of the transferee, the federally licensed firearms dealer, or the law-enforcement agency in possession of the firearm.

A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 18.2-308.1:4 and 18.2-308.1:8 of the Code of Virginia, relating to firearm transfers to another person from a prohibited person.

23102002D

S.B. 918

Patron: Morrissey

Carrying, sale, transfer, etc., of assault firearms and certain ammunition feeding devices prohibited; penalties. Prohibits the sale of an assault firearm and a large capacity ammunition feeding device, as those terms are defined in the bill. The bill provides that an assault firearm does not include any firearm that is an antique firearm, has been rendered permanently inoperable, is manually operated by bolt, pump, lever, or slide action, or was manufactured before July 1, 2023. The bill provides that any person who willfully and intentionally (i) sells an assault firearm to another person or (ii) purchases an assault firearm from another person is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor and that any person who imports, sells, barters, or transfers a large capacity ammunition feeding device is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor. The bill also prohibits the carrying of certain shotguns and semi-automatic center-fire rifles and pistols on any public street, road, alley, sidewalk, or public right-of-way or in any public park or any other place of whatever nature that is open to the public. Under current law, the current prohibition on carrying certain shotguns and semi-automatic center-fire rifles and pistols applies to a narrower range of firearms, only in certain localities, and only when such firearms are loaded. The bill prohibits a firearms dealer from selling, renting, trading, or transferring from his inventory any assault firearm to any person.

A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 18.2-287.4, 18.2-308.2:2, and 18.2-308.2:5 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 18.2-309.1, relating to carrying, sale, transfer, etc., of assault firearms and certain ammunition feeding devices prohibited; penalties.

23102000D

S.B. 940

Patron: Edwards

Compensation of court-appointed counsel. Increases the statutory caps for fees paid to court-appointed counsel in indigent cases.

A BILL to amend and reenact § 19.2-163 of the Code of Virginia, relating to compensation of court-appointed counsel.

23101370D

S.B. 973

Patron: Peake

Civil commitment of sexually violent predators; penalty. Creates a Class 6 felony for any civilly committed sexually violent predator who tampers with or in any way attempts to circumvent the operation of his GPS equipment while on conditional release. The bill also eliminates the requirement that an expert witness be designated by the Commissioner of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services prior to being permitted to testify at a probable cause hearing.

A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 37.2-906 and 37.2-912 of the Code of Virginia, relating to civil commitment of sexually violent predators; penalty.

23101625D

S.B. 989

Patron: Peake

Crime victim rights; notification from the attorney for the Commonwealth. Requires an attorney for the Commonwealth to consult with a crime victim in a felony case to (i) inform the victim of the contents of a proposed plea agreement and (ii) obtain the victim's views about the disposition of the case. The bill provides that the victim shall be notified of any proceeding in which the plea agreement will be tendered to the court. Under current law, such consultation and notification is required only upon the victim's request.

A BILL to amend and reenact § 19.2-11.01 of the Code of Virginia, relating to crime victim rights; notification from the attorney for the Commonwealth.

23103549D

S.B. 1067

Patron: Surovell


Substantial risk orders; substantial risk factors and considerations. Provides various factors that a judge or magistrate shall consider for the purpose of determining probable cause prior to issuing an emergency substantial risk order or a substantial risk order. The bill provides that such factors shall include whether the person who is subject to the order (i) committed any acts of violence or criminal offenses resulting in injury to himself or another person within the six months prior to the filing of the petition; (ii) made any threats or used any physical force against another person that resulted in injury within the six months prior to the filing of the petition; (iii) violated any provision of a protective order issued or was arrested for stalking within the six months prior to the filing of the petition; (iv) was convicted of any offense that would prohibit such person from possessing a firearm; (v) engaged in any conduct within the year prior to the filing of the petition that demonstrated a pattern of violent acts or threats to another person, including any acts or threats made against family members, neighbors, co-workers, or toward schools or students or government buildings or employees; (vi) committed any acts of violence or criminal offenses against an animal within the six months prior to the filing of the petition; (vii) made any attempt or threat of suicide or any act, attempted act, or threat of self-harm that caused or may have caused serious bodily injury; or (viii) evidence of recent acquisition of a firearm or ammunition by the respondent. The bill also outlines various other factors that a judge or magistrate may, but is not required to, consider for the purpose of issuing an emergency substantial risk order or a substantial risk order.

A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 19.2-152.13 and 19.2-152.14 of the Code of Virginia, relating to substantial risk orders; substantial risk factors and considerations.

23103667D

S.B. 1080

Patron: Edwards

Juvenile and domestic relations district courts; Department of Juvenile Justice; adjudication of delinquency. Raises the maximum age for delinquency matters in juvenile and domestic relations district courts from persons under 18 years of age to persons under 21 years of age. The bill defines "underage person" as an individual who is 18 years of age or older but younger than 21 years of age. The bill adds underage persons to all provisions regarding delinquency proceedings in juvenile and domestic relations district courts, the transfer of delinquency matters to circuit courts, and criminal procedure as currently applies to juveniles only. The bill differentiates between juveniles and underage persons in specific circumstances, including consent for medical or mental health records or procedures, mental health screenings in secure detention facilities, and provisions regarding release on bail or recognizance.

The bill also specifies that a delinquent child is a child 11 years of age or older who has committed a delinquent act. Currently, there is no minimum age for a child to be adjudicated delinquent. The bill provides that if a juvenile younger than 11 years of age is found to have committed a delinquent act, the juvenile shall not be proceeded upon as delinquent; however, the court may make any orders of disposition authorized for a child in need of services or a child in need of supervision. The bill has a delayed effective date of January 1, 2025.

A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 16.1-228, 16.1-241, 16.1-242, 16.1-243, 16.1-247, 16.1-248.1 through 16.1-249, 16.1-250, 16.1-254, 16.1-255, 16.1-256, 16.1-259 through 16.1-263, 16.269.1 through 16.1-272, 16.1-273, 16.1-274.1, 16.1-274.2, 16.1-277.1, 16.1-278.7, 16.1-278.8, 16.1-278.8:01, 16.1-280, 16.1-284, 16.1-284.1, 16.1-285, 16.1-285.1, 16.1-287, 16.1-291, 16.1-292, 16.1-293, 16.1-295, 16.1-296, 16.1-297, 16.1-299, 16.1-299.1, 16.1-302, 16.1-305, 16.1-307 through 16.1-309.1, 16.1-356 through 16.1-360, 66-3, 66-3.2, 66-10, 66-12, 66-13, 66-15, 66-18 through 66-21, 66-22.1, and 66-25.1 through 66-25.1:3 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 16.1-278.9:1, relating to juvenile and domestic relations district courts; Department of Juvenile Justice; adjudication of delinquency.

23101977D

S.B. 1103

Patron: Stuart


Workplace violence; violence in certain public places; penalty. Makes it a Class 3 felony for any person to commit an act of violence at (i) such person's place of employment or former place of employment, or a franchise thereof, whether on or off duty and whether during or outside of normal business hours; (ii) a place of worship; (iii) a courthouse; or (iv) a hospital. The bill provides that such offense is a separate and distinct offense, punishment for which shall be consecutive to any punishment received for the act of violence.

 

A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Chapter 7 of Title 18.2 an article numbered 9, consisting of a section numbered 18.2-324.3, relating to workplace violence; penalty.

23103799D

S.B. 1117

Patron: Stanley

Possession, purchase, sale, and transportation of catalytic converters; penalty. Makes it a Class 6 felony for any person to sell, offer for sale, or purchase a catalytic converter from a motor vehicle exhaust system that has been detached from a motor vehicle. The bill also makes it a Class 6 felony for any person to transport from inside the Commonwealth to outside of the Commonwealth a catalytic converter from a motor vehicle exhaust system that has been detached from a motor vehicle with the intent to sell such catalytic converter. The bill provides that a person who is in possession of a catalytic converter that has been removed from a motor vehicle is presumed to have criminally obtained such catalytic converter unless the person is an authorized agent or employee acting in the performance of his official duties for a motor vehicle dealer, motor vehicle garage or repair shop, or salvage yard that is licensed or registered by the Commonwealth or a person who possesses vehicle registration documentation indicating that the catalytic converter in the person's possession is the result of a replacement of a catalytic converter from a vehicle registered in that person's name.

A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 18.2-146, 59.1-136.1, and 59.1-136.3 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 18.2-146.1, relating to possession, purchase, sale, and transportation of catalytic converters; penalty.

23101658D

S.B. 1135

Patron: McDougle

Possession, purchase, or sale of catalytic converters; penalty. Makes it a Class 6 felony for any person to sell, offer for sale, or purchase a catalytic converter from a motor vehicle exhaust system that has been detached from a motor vehicle. The bill provides that a person who is in possession of a catalytic converter that has been removed from a motor vehicle is presumed to have criminally obtained such catalytic converter unless the person is an authorized agent or employee acting in the performance of his official duties for a motor vehicle dealer, motor vehicle garage or repair shop, or salvage yard that is licensed or registered by the Commonwealth or a person who possesses vehicle registration documentation indicating that the catalytic converter in the person's possession is the result of a replacement of a catalytic converter from a vehicle registered in that person's name.

A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 18.2-146, 59.1-136.1, and 59.1-136.3 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 18.2-146.1, relating to possession, purchase, and sale of catalytic converters; penalty.

23102054D

S.B. 1139

Patron: Boysko

Storage of firearms in a residence where a minor is present; penalty. Requires any person who possesses a firearm in a residence where such person knows or reasonably should know that a minor under 18 years of age is present to store such firearm unloaded in a locked container, compartment, or cabinet and to store all ammunition in a separate locked container, compartment, or cabinet. The bill requires that the key or combination to such locked containers, compartments, or cabinets be inaccessible to any minor. The bill provides that a violation is a Class 1 misdemeanor, and, in a case where there is more than one firearm stored in violation of these provisions, a violation for each firearm shall constitute a separate Class 1 misdemeanor. The bill exempts any person in lawful possession of a firearm who carries such firearm on or about his person, the storage of antique firearms, and the lawful authorization of a minor to access a firearm.

A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 18.2-308.7:1, relating to storage of firearms in a residence where a minor is present; penalty.

23104008D

S.B. 1156

Patron: Boysko

Strangulation by blocking or obstructing the airway of another; penalty. Provides that any person who, without consent, impedes the blood circulation or respiration of another person by knowingly, intentionally, and unlawfully blocking or obstructing the airway of such person is guilty of strangulation, a Class 6 felony.

A BILL to amend and reenact § 18.2-51.6 of the Code of Virginia, relating to strangulation by blocking or obstructing the airway of another; penalty.

23101406D

S.B. 1167

Patron: Petersen

Firearm industry members; standards of responsible conduct; civil liability. Creates standards of responsible conduct for firearm industry members, as that term is defined in the bill. The bill requires any firearm industry member that sells, manufactures, distributes, markets, or intends to sell, manufacture, distribute, or market firearm industry products, as that term is defined in the bill, within the Commonwealth, or that sells, manufactures, distributes, markets, or intends to sell, manufacture, distribute, or market firearm industry products to be used or possessed within the Commonwealth to comply with such standards of responsible conduct. Such standards include establishing and implementing reasonable controls regarding the manufacture, distribution, importation, marketing, and wholesale or retail sale of firearm industry products and taking reasonable precautions to ensure that such firearm industry products are not sold or distributed to a distributor or retailer that fails to establish and implement such reasonable controls. The bill also creates a civil cause of action for any person who suffers harm as a result of a firearm industry member's violation of the provisions of the bill.

A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Title 59.1 a chapter numbered 56, consisting of sections numbered 59.1-593 through 59.1-596, relating to firearm industry members; standards of responsible conduct; civil liability.

23102513D

S.B. 1181

Patron: Ebbin

Sale, transfer, or purchase of unfinished frames or receivers and unserialized firearms; penalty. Creates a Class 1 misdemeanor, which is punishable as a Class 4 felony for a second or subsequent offense, for any person to knowingly sell, offer to sell, transfer, or purchase an unfinished frame or receiver, as defined in the bill, unless the party selling, offering to sell, transferring, or purchasing the unfinished frame or receiver is a federal firearms importer, manufacturer, or dealer or the unfinished frame or receiver is required by federal law to be, and has been, imprinted with a serial number by a federal firearms importer, manufacturer, or dealer.

A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 18.2-308.5:2, relating to sale, transfer, or purchase of unfinished frames or receivers and unserialized firearms; penalty.

23104048D

S.B. 1192

Patron: Ebbin

Carrying assault firearms in public areas prohibited; penalty. Prohibits the carrying of certain semi-automatic center-fire rifles, pistols, and shotguns on any public street, road, alley, sidewalk, or public right-of-way or in any public park or any other place of whatever nature that is open to the public. Under current law, the current prohibition on carrying certain shotguns and semi-automatic center-fire rifles and pistols applies to a narrower range of firearms, only in certain localities, and only when such firearms are loaded.

A BILL to amend and reenact § 18.2-287.4 of the Code of Virginia, relating to carrying assault firearms in public areas prohibited; penalty.

23103857D

S.B. 1207

Patron: McDougle

Crimes by gangs. Expands the definition of "predicate criminal act" to include all felonies. The bill also increases various penalties for gang crimes.

A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 18.2-46.1, 18.2-46.2, 18.2-46.3:1, and 18.2-46.3:3 of the Code of Virginia, relating to crimes by gangs.

23104152D

S.B. 1225

Patron: Obenshain

Killing the fetus of another; manslaughter; penalties. Provides that any person who kills the fetus of another by an intentional act committed while in the sudden heat of passion upon reasonable provocation is guilty of voluntary manslaughter, which is punishable as a Class 5 felony. The bill also provides that any person who kills the fetus of another accidentally, contrary to the intention of the parties and while engaged in conduct so gross, wanton, and culpable as to show a reckless disregard for human life, is guilty of involuntary manslaughter, which is also punishable as a Class 5 felony.

A BILL to amend and reenact § 18.2-32.2 of the Code of Virginia, relating to killing the fetus of another; manslaughter; penalties.

23102146D

S.B. 1236

Patron: Obenshain

Control of firearms by localities. Removes a locality's authority to prohibit the possession or carrying of firearms, ammunition, or components or any combination thereof in (i) any public park owned or operated by the locality; (ii) any recreation or community center facility operated by the locality; or (iii) any public street, road, alley, or sidewalk or public right-of-way or any other place of whatever nature that is open to the public and is being used by or is adjacent to a permitted event or an event that would otherwise require a permit.

A BILL to amend and reenact § 15.2-915 of the Code of Virginia, relating to control of firearms by localities.

23102674D

S.B. 1272

Patron: Boysko

Assault and battery; persons diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, intellectual disability, or mental illness; penalties. Provides that any person charged with a simple assault and battery offense who has been diagnosed by a psychiatrist or clinical psychologist with an autism spectrum disorder, an intellectual disability or developmental disability, or serious mental illness shall not be subject to a mandatory minimum punishment if the court finds that the violation was caused by or had a direct and substantial relationship to the person's disorder or disability. Under current law, certain simple assault and battery offenses carry a mandatory minimum punishment when such offenses are committed against certain groups of people, including judges, law-enforcement officers, first responders, school employees, and health care providers.

A BILL to amend and reenact § 18.2-57 of the Code of Virginia, relating to assault and battery; persons diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, intellectual disability, or serious mental illness; penalties.

23101068D

S.B. 1283

Patron: Edwards

Assault firearms; age requirement; penalty. Provides that in order to purchase an assault firearm a person must be 21 years of age or older. The bill expands the definition of "assault firearm" as the term applies to criminal history record information checks.

A BILL to amend and reenact § 18.2-308.2:2 of the Code of Virginia, relating to assault firearms; age requirement; penalty.

23104046D

S.B. 1306

Patron: Deeds

Twenty-fifth judicial circuit; designation of courtrooms. Provides that, where appropriate, the courthouse of the Circuit Court of Rockbridge County may be used for the trial of civil and criminal cases when venue is laid in the City of Buena Vista or the courthouse of the Circuit Court of the City of Buena Vista may be used for the trial of civil or criminal cases when venue is laid in Rockbridge County.

A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 17.1-515.7, relating to twenty-fifth judicial circuit; designation of courtrooms.

23100568D

S.B. 1353

Patron: Norment

Firearms-related offenses; mandatory minimum sentences; penalty. Increases from three to five years for a first offense and from five to 10 years for a second or subsequent offense the mandatory minimum sentences for use or display of a firearm during the commission of certain felonies. The bill also increases the punishment from a Class 6 felony to a Class 5 felony and increases from five to 10 years the mandatory minimum sentence for knowingly possessing any firearm within the building of a child day center or public, private, or religious preschool, elementary, middle, or high school and intending to use, or attempting to use, such firearm, or displaying such weapon in a threatening manner. The bill also increases the punishment from a Class 6 felony to a Class 5 felony and increases from five to 10 years for a person previously convicted of a violent felony and from two to five years for a person previously convicted of any other felony within the prior 10 years the mandatory minimum sentences for knowingly and intentionally possessing or transporting any firearm.

A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 18.2-53.1, 18.2-308.1, and 18.2-308.2 of the Code of Virginia, relating to firearms-related offenses; mandatory minimum sentences; penalty.

23103248D

S.B. 1378

Patron: DeSteph

Use, display, or concealment of firearm in committing certain felonies; penalty. Provides that a person is guilty of a separate felony if he carries about his person any pistol, shotgun, rifle, or other firearm that is hidden from common observation while committing or attempting to commit certain other felonies. The bill also increases from three to five years for a first offense and from five to 10 years for a second or subsequent offense the mandatory minimum sentences for use or display of a firearm during the commission of certain felonies.

A BILL to amend and reenact § 18.2-53.1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to use, display, or concealment of firearm in committing certain felonies; penalty.

23103904D

S.B. 1382

Patron: Deeds

Purchase, possession, sale, transfer, etc., of assault firearms and certain ammunition feeding devices prohibited; penalty. Creates a Class 1 misdemeanor for any person who imports, sells, manufactures, purchases, possesses, transports, or transfers an assault firearm, as that term is defined in the bill, and prohibits a person who has been convicted of such violation from purchasing, possessing, or transporting a firearm for a period of three years from the date of conviction. The bill provides that an assault firearm does not include any firearm that is an antique firearm, has been rendered permanently inoperable, is manually operated by bolt, pump, lever, or slide action, or was manufactured before July 1, 2023. The bill also prohibits the sale of a large capacity ammunition feeding device, as that term is defined in the bill. The bill provides that any person who willfully and intentionally (i) sells an assault firearm to another person or (ii) purchases an assault firearm from another person is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor and that any person who imports, sells, barters, or transfers a large capacity ammunition feeding device is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor. The bill also makes it a Class 1 misdemeanor for any person younger than 21 years of age to import, sell, manufacture, purchase, possess, transport, or transfer an assault firearm regardless of the date of manufacture of such assault firearm.

A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 15.2-915.5, 18.2-308.09, 18.2-308.2:1, 18.2-308.2:2, 18.2-308.2:3, 18.2-308.2:5, and 19.2-386.28 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding sections numbered 18.2-287.4:1, 18.2-287.4:2, 18.2-308.1:9, and 18.2-309.1, relating to purchase, possession, sale, transfer, etc., of assault firearms and certain ammunition feeding devices prohibited; penalty.

23104134D

S.B. 1413

Patron: Norment

Motion for the disclosure of expunged records in a civil case. Provides that where a civil claim is filed arising out of or relating to charges where a petition for the expungement of police and court records for such charges is pending or where the records have been expunged, any party to the civil claim may file a motion in the court in which the civil claim is pending, or in the court where the petition for the expungement was or is pending, for the release of the expunged records for use in the civil litigation, and, upon motion and for good cause shown, such police and court records shall be ordered to be released and the relevant penalties relating to disclosure of such expunged records shall not apply.

A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 19.2-392.3:1, relating to motion for the disclosure of expunged police and court records in a civil case.

23103255D

S.B. 1433

Patron: Suetterlein

Purchase of handguns or other weapons of certain officers; Department of State Police. Provides that the Department of State Police may allow any law-enforcement officer formerly employed by the Department who has been elected to a constitutional office to purchase his service handgun, with the approval of the Superintendent of State Police, at a fair market price.

A BILL to amend and reenact § 59.1-148.3 of the Code of Virginia, relating to purchase of handguns or other weapons of certain officers; Department of State Police.

23102723D

S.B. 1472

Patron: Stanley

Violations of child protective orders; penalty. Provides that a violation of a permanent child protective order is punishable as a Class 1 misdemeanor.

A BILL to amend and reenact § 16.1-278.2 of the Code of Virginia, relating to violations of child protective orders; penalty.

23104323D

S.B. 1484

Patron: Deeds

Carrying a firearm or explosive material within Capitol Square or building owned or leased by the Commonwealth; exemptions; public institutions of higher education. Limits the exemption from the prohibition on the carrying of any firearm or explosive material within any building owned or leased by the Commonwealth or agency thereof or any office where employees of the Commonwealth or any agency thereof are regularly present for the purpose of performing their official duties that currently applies to any property owned or operated by a public institution of higher education to instead apply to any individual within a building owned or operated by a public institution of higher education who possesses a weapon as part of such public institution of higher education's curriculum or activities or as part of any organization authorized by the public institution of higher education to conduct its programs or activities within such building.

A BILL to amend and reenact § 18.2-283.2 of the Code of Virginia, relating to carrying a firearm or explosive material within Capitol Square or building owned or leased by the Commonwealth; exemptions; public institutions of higher education.

23104414D

S.B. 1488

Patron: Chase

Firearms; removal from persons posing substantial risk; penalties. Repeals the procedure by which any attorney for the Commonwealth or law-enforcement officer may apply to a general district court, circuit court, or juvenile and domestic relations district court judge or magistrate for an emergency substantial risk order to prohibit a person who poses a substantial risk of injury to himself or others from purchasing, possessing, or transporting a firearm. The bill also removes the substantial risk order registry for the entry of orders issued.

A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 18.2-308.09, 18.2-308.2:1, 18.2-308.2:2, and 18.2-308.2:3 of the Code of Virginia and to repeal § 18.2-308.1:6, Chapter 9.2 (§§ 19.2-152.13 through 19.2-152.17) of Title 19.2, and § 19.2-387.3 of the Code of Virginia, relating to firearms; removal from persons posing substantial risk; penalties.

23104312D

S.B. 1489

Patron: DeSteph

Weapons; possession or transportation; facility that provides mental health services or developmental services; penalty. Makes it a Class 1 misdemeanor for any person to possess in or transport into any facility that provides mental health services or developmental services in the Commonwealth, including a hospital or an emergency room or other facility rendering emergency medical care, any (i) gun or other weapon designed or intended to propel a missile or projectile of any kind; (ii) knife, except a pocket knife having a folding metal blade of less than three inches; or (iii) other dangerous weapon, including explosives and stun weapons. The bill provides that any such firearm, knife, explosive, or weapon is subject to seizure by a law-enforcement officer and specifies exceptions to the prohibition.

A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Article 4 of Chapter 4 of Title 37.2 a section numbered 37.2-431.2, relating to weapons; possession or transportation; facility that provides mental health services or developmental services; penalty.

23104331D

S.B. 1492

Patron: DeSteph

Carrying a firearm or explosive material within Capitol Square and the surrounding area; exceptions for State Police officers. Adds an exception for off-duty State Police officers and retired State Police officers to the prohibition on carrying a firearm within Capitol Square and the surrounding area, any building owned or leased by the Commonwealth or any agency thereof, or any office where employees of the Commonwealth or any agency thereof are regularly present for the purpose of performing their official duties.

A BILL to amend and reenact § 18.2-283.2 of the Code of Virginia, relating to carrying a firearm or explosive material within Capitol Square and the surrounding area; exceptions for State Police officers.

23104400D