Virginia 2022 Regular Session Status: In Committee

HB 124 — Hunting deer; authorizes use of .22 caliber rifle.

Last action — Left in Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House of Delegates
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 2022 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Hunting deer; use of .22 caliber rifle authorized.Authorizes the use of a rifle equipped with .22 caliber centerfireammunition for hunting big game. Current Department of Wildlife Resourcesregulations allow the use of rifles with a caliber of .23 or greater.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Left in Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources

  2. Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (4-Y 2-N)

  3. House subcommittee amendments and substitutes offered

  4. Impact statement from DPB (HB124)

  5. Assigned ACNR sub: Natural Resources

  6. Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources

  7. Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/12/22 22101557D

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1 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 145 not signed on · 2 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (2)

Not signed on (145)

145 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 124 do?
Hunting deer; use of .22 caliber rifle authorized.Authorizes the use of a rifle equipped with .22 caliber centerfireammunition for hunting big game. Current Department of Wildlife Resourcesregulations allow the use of rifles with a caliber of .23 or greater.
Who sponsors HB 124?
HB 124 is sponsored by Scott A. Wyatt, Mike A. Cherry, and Bill Wiley.
What is the current status of HB 124?
This bill died with 2022 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HB 124?
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