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