SENATE BILL 407

File Code: Family Law Prior Year Introduction As: HB 407/98 - JUD Crossfiled with: HOUSE BILL 264

Sponsored By:

Senators Forehand and Conway

Entitled:

Domestic Violence - Orders for Protection - Additional Relief

Synopsis:

Authorizing a court in a temporary ex parte proceeding for relief from abuse to order the respondent to surrender firearms; authorizing in domestic violence cases an order to a respondent not to possess firearms; requiring a law enforcement officer to search for and seize firearms when court ordered; requiring information on retaking a firearm and safe storage of a firearm; allowing an owner to retake a firearm at the conclusion of proceedings; and providing penalties.

History by Legislative Date

Senate Action

2/5

First Reading Judicial Proceedings

2/10

Hearing 2/24 at 1:00 p.m.

3/25

Unfavorable Report by Judicial Proceedings

House Action

No Action

Sponsored by:

Senator Jennie M. Forehand, District 17

Senator Joan Carter Conway, District 43

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

COURTS -see also- CIRCUIT COURTS; DISTRICT COURTS

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE -see also- CHILD ABUSE

GUNS -see also- HUNTING

LAW ENFORCEMENT -see also- STATE POLICE, DEPT. OF

PENALTIES

SEARCH AND SEIZURE

STORAGE

WEAPONS -see also- GUNS

Bill affects the following Statutes:

Family Law

( 4-505 , 4-506 , 4-509 , 4-511 )

Documents:

Bill Text: First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled

Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)

Amendments: None offered