Virginia 2019 Regular Session Status: Enacted

HB 2548 — Felons; restoration of firearms rights, report to State Police.

Last action — Approved by Governor-Chapter 203 (effective 1/1/21)

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    In Committee
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    Passed House of Delegates
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 09, 2019. Enacted.

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Likely to advance 72% · moderate confidence

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  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    1 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 6 recorded votes so far.

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Summary

Creates a method whereby circuit courts shall report to the Department of State Police the issuance of a restoration order that unconditionally authorizes the possession, transportation, or carrying of a firearm to a person (i) who has been convicted of a felony; (ii) adjudicated delinquent as a juvenile 14 years of age or older at the time of the offense of murder, kidnapping, robbery by the threat or presentation of firearms, or rape; or (iii) under the age of 29 who was adjudicated delinquent as a juvenile 14 years of age or older at the time of the offense of a delinquent act that would be a felony if committed by an adult. 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 accompanied by a complete set of the petitioner's fingerprints 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 January 1, 2021.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

40 added · 39 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amendment adds clarity to the definitions and conditions under which certain individuals are disqualified from possessing firearms. Specifically, it ensures that only juvenile offenses classified as felonies and occurring within the last 16 years count against an individual's ability to legally own a firearm. This change is significant as it may impact the rights of younger individuals who have faced serious charges in their past, potentially allowing them to regain firearm access sooner if their offenses meet the outlined criteria. Ultimately, it reflects a shift towards addressing lingering consequences of juvenile delinquency within the legal framework.

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SESSION history | hilite | pdf | print version VIRGINIA ACTS OF ASSEMBLY -- CHAPTER An Act to amend and reenact §§ 18.2-308.09 and 18.2-308.2 of the Code of Virginia, relating to restoration of firearms rights;
SESSION history | hilite | pdf | print version CHAPTER 203 An Act to amend and reenact §§ 18.2-308.09 and 18.2-308.2 of the Code of Virginia, relating to restoration of firearms rights;
[H 2548] Approved   Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
[H 2548] Approved March 5, 2019   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 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 10 years shall be sentenced to a mandatory minimum term of imprisonment of two years.
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Action History

  1. Approved by Governor-Chapter 203 (effective 1/1/21)

  2. Governor's Action Deadline Midnight, March 26, 2019

  3. Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on February 18, 2019

  4. Signed by President

  5. Signed by Speaker

  6. Enrolled

  7. Read third time

  8. Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice

  9. Constitutional reading dispensed

  10. Read third time and passed House (98-Y 1-N)

  11. Printed as engrossed 19101934D-E

  12. Engrossed by House as amended HB2548E

  13. Committee amendments agreed to

  14. Read second time

  15. Read first time

  16. Assigned MPPS sub: Subcommittee #1

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

  18. Referred from Courts of Justice by voice vote

  19. Assigned Courts sub: Subcommittee #1

  20. Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice

  21. Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/09/19 19101934D

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 146 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (146)

146 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Passed Senate

Passed 40 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 40000
Total 40000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (40)
Member Party Vote
Barker — Yea
Carrico — Yea
Chafin — Yea
Dance — Yea
Lewis — Yea
Petersen — Yea
Black — Yea
Howell — Yea
Mason — Yea
McClellan — Yea
Spruill — Yea
Chase — Yea
Cosgrove — Yea
Dunnavant — Yea
Edwards — Yea
Hanger — Yea
Newman — Yea
Norment — Yea
Ruff — Yea
Saslaw — Yea
Vogel — Yea
Wagner — Yea
Adam P. Ebbin — Yea
Barbara A. Favola — Yea
Bill DeSteph — Yea
Bryce E. Reeves — Yea
David R. Suetterlein — Yea
David W. Marsden — Yea
Glen H. Sturtevant, Jr. — Yea
Jennifer B. Boysko — Yea
Jeremy S. McPike — Yea
L. Louise Lucas — Yea
Mamie E. Locke — Yea
Mark D. Obenshain — Yea
Mark J. Peake — Yea
R. Creigh Deeds — Yea
Richard H. Stuart — Yea
Ryan T. McDougle — Yea
Scott A. Surovell — Yea
William M. Stanley, Jr. — Yea

Constitutional reading dispensed

Passed 40 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 40000
Total 40000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (40)
Member Party Vote
Barker — Yea
Carrico — Yea
Cosgrove — Yea
Dance — Yea
Lewis — Yea
Norment — Yea
Petersen — Yea
Howell — Yea
Mason — Yea
McClellan — Yea
Spruill — Yea
Black — Yea
Chafin — Yea
Chase — Yea
Dunnavant — Yea
Edwards — Yea
Hanger — Yea
Newman — Yea
Ruff — Yea
Saslaw — Yea
Vogel — Yea
Wagner — Yea
Adam P. Ebbin — Yea
Barbara A. Favola — Yea
Bill DeSteph — Yea
Bryce E. Reeves — Yea
David R. Suetterlein — Yea
David W. Marsden — Yea
Glen H. Sturtevant, Jr. — Yea
Jennifer B. Boysko — Yea
Jeremy S. McPike — Yea
L. Louise Lucas — Yea
Mamie E. Locke — Yea
Mark D. Obenshain — Yea
Mark J. Peake — Yea
R. Creigh Deeds — Yea
Richard H. Stuart — Yea
Ryan T. McDougle — Yea
Scott A. Surovell — Yea
William M. Stanley, Jr. — Yea

Reported from Courts of Justice

Passed 14 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 14000
Total 14000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (14)
Member Party Vote
Petersen — Yea
Howell — Yea
Chafin — Yea
Norment — Yea
Saslaw — Yea
Bryce E. Reeves — Yea
Glen H. Sturtevant, Jr. — Yea
L. Louise Lucas — Yea
Mark D. Obenshain — Yea
Mark J. Peake — Yea
R. Creigh Deeds — Yea
Richard H. Stuart — Yea
Ryan T. McDougle — Yea
William M. Stanley, Jr. — Yea

Reported from Militia, Police and Public Safety with amendments

Passed 20 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 20000
Total 20000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (20)
Member Party Vote
Freitas — Yea
Campbell, J.L. — Yea
Campbell, R.R. — Yea
Carter — Yea
Edmunds — Yea
Fariss — Yea
Kory — Yea
Rush — Yea
Tyler — Yea
Alfonso H. Lopez — Yea
Emily M. Jordan — Yea
Israel D. O'Quinn — Yea
James W. Morefield — Yea
Jennifer D. Carroll Foy — Yea
Kimberly Pope Adams — Yea
Marcus B. Simon — Yea
Michael J. Webert — Yea
Sam Rasoul — Yea
Thomas C. Wright, Jr. — Yea
Tony O. Wilt — Yea

Subjects

public-safety civil-rights
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 2548 do?
Creates a method whereby circuit courts shall report to the Department of State Police the issuance of a restoration order that unconditionally authorizes the possession, transportation, or carrying of a firearm to a person (i) who has been convicted of a felony; (ii) adjudicated delinquent as a juvenile 14 years of age or older at the time of the offense of murder, kidnapping, robbery by the threat or presentation of firearms, or rape; or (iii) under the age of 29 who was adjudicated delinquent as a juvenile 14 years of age or older at the time of the offense of a delinquent act that would be a felony if committed by an adult. 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 accompanied by a complete set of the petitioner's fingerprints 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 January 1, 2021.
Who sponsors HB 2548?
HB 2548 is sponsored by Cole, Mark L. and Rush, Nick.
What is the current status of HB 2548?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 09, 2019. Enacted.
Where can I track HB 2548?
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