Virginia 2018 Regular Session Status: Passed House Of Delegates

HB 366 — Felons; restoration of firearms rights, report to State Police.

Last action — Failed to pass

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

This bill died with 2018 Regular Session. It reached “Passed House of Delegates” 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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

Provides a mechanism for reporting to the Department of State Police when a circuit court restores a felon's right to possess, transport, and carry a firearm, ammunition for a firearm, or a stun weapon. The bill provides that if a court enters an order restoring a felon's right, the order shall contain the felon's name and date of birth and the clerk of the court shall certify and forward the restoration order to the Central Criminal Records Exchange (CCRE). The bill provides that the Department of State Police, upon receipt of the restoration order, shall enter the felon's name and description in the CCRE so that law-enforcement personnel accessing the CCRE will be aware of the order's existence. The bill has a delayed effective date of July 1, 2019.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

55 added · 55 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amendment to HB 366 clarifies the rules around firearm possession for individuals with certain criminal convictions. Specifically, it states that anyone convicted of specific offenses—like driving under the influence or public drunkenness—within the last three years cannot possess or transport firearms. This change emphasizes stricter regulations on who can legally have guns, aiming to enhance public safety. Understanding these restrictions is important for ensuring compliance with the law and recognizing the consequences for violations, which include serious penalties.

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366 Offered January 10, 2018 Prefiled January 5, 2018 A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 18.2-308.09 and 18.2-308.2 of the Code of Virginia, relating to restoration of firearms rights;
366 House Amendments in [ ] -- February 12, 2018 A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 18.2-308.09 and 18.2-308.2 of the Code of Virginia, relating to restoration of firearms rights;
---------- Patrons-- Rush, Helsel, O'Quinn and Thomas ---------- Referred to Committee on Militia, Police and Public Safety ---------- Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
---------- Patron Prior to Engrossment--Delegate Rush ---------- Referred to Committee on Militia, Police and Public Safety ---------- Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
Any person who violates this section by knowingly and intentionally possessing or transporting any firearm and who was previously convicted of any other felony within the prior 10 years shall be sentenced to a mandatory minimum term of imprisonment of two years.
Any person who violates this section by knowingly and intentionally possessing or transporting any firearm and who was previously convicted of any other felony within the prior years shall be sentenced to a mandatory minimum term of imprisonment of two years.
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That the provisions of this act shall become effective on July 1, 2019.
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Action History

  1. Failed to pass

  2. No further action taken

  3. Passed by for the day

  4. Read third time

  5. Passed by for the day

  6. Passed by for the day

  7. Passed by for the day

  8. Committee amendments agreed to

  9. Reading of amendments waived

  10. Read third time

  11. Rereferred to Finance

  12. Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice

  13. Constitutional reading dispensed

  14. Read third time and passed House (100-Y 0-N)

  15. Printed as engrossed 18103753D-E

  16. Engrossed by House as amended HB366E

  17. Committee amendment agreed to

  18. Read second time

  19. Read first time

  20. Assigned App. sub: Public Safety

  21. Referred to Committee on Appropriations

  22. Subcommittee recommends referring to Committee on Appropriations

  23. Assigned MPPS sub: Subcommittee #2

  24. Referred to Committee on Militia, Police and Public Safety

  25. Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/18 18103753D

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 3 co-sponsors · 144 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (3)

Not signed on (144)

144 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Read third time and passed House

Passed 100 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 100000
Total 100000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (100)
Member Party Vote
Carter — Yea
Cole — Yea
Edmunds — Yea
Gooditis — Yea
Habeeb — Yea
Hugo — Yea
Hurst — Yea
James — Yea
Kory — Yea
LaRock — Yea
Landes — Yea
Orrock — Yea
Poindexter — Yea
Robinson — Yea
Rodman — Yea
Rush — Yea
Toscano — Yea
Tyler — Yea
Bell, John J. — Yea
Bell, Richard P. — Yea
Bell, Robert B. — Yea
Ayala — Yea
Bourne — Yea
Bulova — Yea
Byron — Yea
Campbell — Yea
Cline — Yea
Collins — Yea
Fariss — Yea
Filler-Corn — Yea
Jones, J.C. — Yea
Jones, S.C. — Yea
Marshall — Yea
Mr. Speaker — Yea
Freitas — Yea
Gilbert — Yea
Helsel — Yea
Heretick — Yea
Ingram — Yea
Keam — Yea
Levine — Yea
Lindsey — Yea
Miyares — Yea
Mullin — Yea
Murphy — Yea
Peace — Yea
Plum — Yea
Pogge — Yea
Ransone — Yea
Stolle — Yea
Turpin — Yea
Yancey — Yea
Alfonso H. Lopez — Yea
Barry D. Knight — Yea
Betsy B. Carr — Yea
C.E. Cliff Hayes, Jr. — Yea
Charniele L. Herring — Yea
Christopher T. Head — Yea
Danica A. Roem — Yea
David A. Reid — Yea
Delores L. McQuinn — Yea
Elizabeth R. Guzman — Yea
Emily M. Jordan — Yea
Garrett McGuire — Yea
Hyland F. "Buddy" Fowler, Jr. — Yea
Israel D. O'Quinn — Yea
James A. "Jay" Leftwich — Yea
James W. Morefield — Yea
Jeion A. Ward — Yea
Jennifer B. Boysko — Yea
Jennifer D. Carroll Foy — Yea
Joshua E. Thomas — Yea
Karrie K. Delaney — Yea
Kathy K.L. Tran — Yea
Kelly K. Convirs-Fowler — Yea
Kimberly Pope Adams — Yea
Kimberly Pope Adams — Yea
Lamont Bagby — Yea
Lashrecse D. Aird — Yea
Luke E. Torian — Yea
M. Keith Hodges — Yea
Marcia S. "Cia" Price — Yea
Marcus B. Simon — Yea
Mark D. Sickles — Yea
Michael J. Webert — Yea
Patrick A. Hope — Yea
Paul E. Krizek — Yea
R. Lee Ware — Yea
Richard C. "Rip" Sullivan, Jr. — Yea
Robert S. Bloxom, Jr. — Yea
Sam Rasoul — Yea
Schuyler T. VanValkenburg — Yea
Terry G. Kilgore — Yea
Terry L. Austin — Yea
Thomas A. Garrett, Jr. — Yea
Thomas C. Wright, Jr. — Yea
Todd E. Pillion — Yea
Tony O. Wilt — Yea
Vivian E. Watts — Yea
Will Davis — Yea

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 366 do?
Provides a mechanism for reporting to the Department of State Police when a circuit court restores a felon's right to possess, transport, and carry a firearm, ammunition for a firearm, or a stun weapon. The bill provides that if a court enters an order restoring a felon's right, the order shall contain the felon's name and date of birth and the clerk of the court shall certify and forward the restoration order to the Central Criminal Records Exchange (CCRE). The bill provides that the Department of State Police, upon receipt of the restoration order, shall enter the felon's name and description in the CCRE so that law-enforcement personnel accessing the CCRE will be aware of the order's existence. The bill has a delayed effective date of July 1, 2019.
Who sponsors HB 366?
HB 366 is sponsored by Israel D. O'Quinn, Gordon C. Helsel, Jr., Joshua E. Thomas, and Rush, Nick.
What is the current status of HB 366?
This bill died with 2018 Regular Session. It reached “Passed House of Delegates” 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 366?
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