HB 9 — Firearms; reporting those lost or stolen, civil penalty.
Last action — Approved by Governor-Chapter 743 (effective 7/1/20)
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✓Introduced
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✓Passed House of Delegates
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✓Passed Senate
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6Enacted
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced November 18, 2019. Enacted.
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Enacted
Current position in the legislative process.
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9 sponsors
1 primary, 8 co-sponsors signed on.
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Mixed recorded votes
5 passed, 1 failed in recorded votes so far.
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Summary
Reporting lost or stolen firearms; civil penalty. Requires that, if a firearm is lost or stolen from a person who lawfully possessed it, such person shall report the loss or theft of the firearm to any local law-enforcement agency or the Department of State Police within 48 hours after such person discovers the loss or theft or is informed by a person with personal knowledge of the loss or theft. The bill requires the relevant law-enforcement agency to enter the report information into the National Crime Information Center. A violation is punishable by a civil penalty of not more than $250. The bill provides that a person who, in good faith, reports the loss or theft is immune from criminal or civil liability for acts or omissions that result from the loss or theft. The immunity does not apply to a person who knowingly gives a false report. The bill does not apply to the loss or theft of an antique firearm.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
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SESSION history | hilite | pdf | print version CHAPTER 743 An Act to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Article 4 of Chapter 7 of Title 18.2 a section numbered 18.2-287.5, relating to reporting lost or stolen firearms;
civil penalty.
[H 9] Approved April 6, 2020 Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
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That the Code of Virginia is amended by adding in Article of Chapter 7 of Title 18.2 a section numbered 18.2-287.5 as follows:
§ 18.2-287.5.
Reporting lost or stolen firearms;
civil penalty.
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If a firearm is lost or stolen from a person who lawfully possessed it, then such person shall report the loss or theft to any local law-enforcement agency or the Department of State Police within 48 hours after such person discovers the loss or theft or is informed by a person with personal knowledge of the loss or theft.
The law-enforcement agency shall enter such report information into the National Crime Information Center maintained by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
The provisions of this subsection shall not apply to the loss or theft of an antique firearm as defined in § 18.2-308.2:2.
B.
A violation of this section is punishable by a civil penalty of not more than $250.
The attorney for the county, city, or town in which an alleged violation of this section has occurred is authorized to enforce the provisions of this section and may bring an action to recover the civil penalty, which shall be paid into the local treasury.
C.
No person who, in good faith, reports a lost or stolen firearm shall be held criminally or civilly liable for any damages from acts or omissions resulting from the loss or theft.
This subsection shall not apply to any person who makes a report in violation of § 18.2-461.
Action History
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Approved by Governor-Chapter 743 (effective 7/1/20)
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Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 11, 2020
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Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 12, 2020
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Signed by President
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Signed by Speaker
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Impact statement from DPB (HB9ER)
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Enrolled
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VOTE: Adoption (55-Y 44-N)
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Senate amendment agreed to by House (55-Y 44-N)
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Placed on Calendar
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Chair votes Yes
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Passed Senate with amendment (20-Y 20-N)
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Engrossed by Senate as amended
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Amendment by Senator McClellan agreed to
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Reading of amendment waived
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Read third time
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Constitutional reading dispensed (39-Y 0-N)
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Reported from Judiciary (8-Y 7-N)
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Referred to Committee on the Judiciary
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Constitutional reading dispensed
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VOTE: Passage (55-Y 44-N)
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Read third time and passed House (55-Y 44-N)
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Engrossed by House
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Passed by temporarily
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Read second time
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Read first time
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Reported from Public Safety (15-Y 7-N)
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Impact statement from DPB (HB9)
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Referred to Committee on Public Safety
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Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/08/20 20100298D
Sponsors
- Lamont Bagby · Cosponsor
- Alfonso H. Lopez · Cosponsor
- Delores L. McQuinn · Cosponsor
- Marcia S. "Cia" Price · Cosponsor
- Sam Rasoul · Cosponsor
- Mark H. Levine · Cosponsor
- Eileen Filler-Corn · Cosponsor
- Hala S. Ayala · Cosponsor
- Jeffrey M. Bourne · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 8 co-sponsors · 139 not signed on · 63 voted No
"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 54 | 44 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 54 | 44 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 55% | 44% | 0% | 1% |
How each member voted (99)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 20 | 20 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 20 | 20 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 50% | 50% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (40)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 39 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 39 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 98% | 0% | 0% | 3% |
How each member voted (40)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 8 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 8 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 53% | 47% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (15)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| McClellan, Jennifer L. | — | Yea |
| Chafin, A. Benton "Ben" | — | Nay |
| Morrissey, Joseph D. | — | Yea |
| Edwards, John S. | — | Yea |
| Jennifer B. Boysko | — | Yea |
| L. Louise Lucas | — | Yea |
| Mark D. Obenshain | — | Nay |
| Norment, Thomas K., Jr. | — | Nay |
| Petersen, J. Chapman | — | Nay |
| R. Creigh Deeds | — | Yea |
| Richard H. Stuart | — | Nay |
| Ryan T. McDougle | — | Nay |
| Saslaw, Richard L. | — | Yea |
| Scott A. Surovell | — | Yea |
| William M. Stanley, Jr. | — | Nay |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 54 | 44 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 54 | 44 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 55% | 44% | 0% | 1% |
How each member voted (99)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 15 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 15 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 68% | 32% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (22)
| Member | Party | Vote |
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| Bourne, Jeffrey M. | — | Yea |
| Plum, Kenneth R. | — | Yea |
| Kory, Kaye | — | Yea |
| Levine, Mark H. | — | Yea |
| Jenkins, Clinton L. | — | Yea |
| Robinson, Roxann L. | — | Yea |
| Fariss, C. Matthew | — | Nay |
| Rush, Nick | — | Nay |
| Campbell, Ronnie R. | — | Nay |
| Coyner, Carrie E. | — | Yea |
| Batten, Amanda E. | — | Nay |
| Alfonso H. Lopez | — | Yea |
| Dan I. Helmer | — | Yea |
| Jennifer D. Carroll Foy | — | Yea |
| Joshua G. Cole | — | Yea |
| Marcia S. "Cia" Price | — | Yea |
| Patrick A. Hope | — | Yea |
| Sam Rasoul | — | Yea |
| Shelly A. Simonds | — | Yea |
| Thomas C. Wright, Jr. | — | Nay |
| Tony O. Wilt | — | Nay |
| Will Davis | — | Nay |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does HB 9 do?
- Reporting lost or stolen firearms; civil penalty. Requires that, if a firearm is lost or stolen from a person who lawfully possessed it, such person shall report the loss or theft of the firearm to any local law-enforcement agency or the Department of State Police within 48 hours after such person discovers the loss or theft or is informed by a person with personal knowledge of the loss or theft. The bill requires the relevant law-enforcement agency to enter the report information into the National Crime Information Center. A violation is punishable by a civil penalty of not more than $250. The bill provides that a person who, in good faith, reports the loss or theft is immune from criminal or civil liability for acts or omissions that result from the loss or theft. The immunity does not apply to a person who knowingly gives a false report. The bill does not apply to the loss or theft of an antique firearm.
- Who sponsors HB 9?
- HB 9 is sponsored by Lamont Bagby, Alfonso H. Lopez, Delores L. McQuinn, Marcia S. "Cia" Price, Sam Rasoul, Levine, Mark H., Filler-Corn, Eileen, Ayala, Hala S., and Bourne, Jeffrey M..
- What is the current status of HB 9?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced November 18, 2019. Enacted.
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