2000 Regular Session

SENATE BILL 224

File Code: Family Law
Sponsored By:
Senators Ruben, Forehand, Hoffman, McFadden, Mitchell, and Hughes
Entitled:
Family Law - Domestic Violence - Possession of Firearms

Synopsis:

Requiring the surrender to law enforcement authorities of firearms in a respondent's possession on issuance of an ex parte order and on issuance of a protective order; requiring law enforcement authorities to take specified actions upon the issuance of an ex parte order and a protective order; requiring a law enforcement officer to take specified actions upon the expiration of an ex parte order and a protective order; and providing immunity from liability for law enforcement authorities related to storage of the firearm.

History by Legislative Date

Senate Action
1/26
First Reading Judicial Proceedings
2/9
Hearing 2/23 at 1:00 p.m.
3/14
Unfavorable Report by Judicial Proceedings
House Action
No Action
Sponsored by:
Senator Ida G. Ruben, District 20
Senator Jennie M. Forehand, District 17
Senator Barbara A. Hoffman, District 42
Senator Ralph M. Hughes, District 40
Senator Nathaniel J. McFadden, District 45
Senator Clarence M. Mitchell, IV, District 44
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE -see also- CHILD ABUSE
FAMILY LAW -see also- ADOPTION; ANNULMENT; DIVORCE; etc
GUNS
LAW ENFORCEMENT -see also- STATE POLICE, DEPARTMENT OF
LIABILITY -see also- GOOD SAMARITAN
STORAGE
WEAPONS -see also- GUNS
Bill affects the following Statutes:
Family Law
( 4-505 , 4-506 )

Documents:

Bill Text: First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled
Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)
Amendments: None offered