2011 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 1008

File Code: Criminal Law - Substantive Crimes
Sponsored By:
Delegates Glenn, Anderson, Carr, Harrison, Haynes, Lee, B. Robinson, and Stukes
Entitled:
Firearms - Detachable Magazines - Maximum Capacity for Ammunition

Synopsis:

Altering the maximum capacity for ammunition in a detachable magazine for a firearm that can be manufactured, sold, offered for sale, purchased, received, or transferred; and altering the number of rounds of ammunition in a magazine or an assault pistol which, when used by a person in the commission of a felony or crime of violence, results in that person being guilty of a misdemeanor and subject to specified penalties.

History by Legislative and Calendar Date

Legislative date is used to record history occurring in the Chambers otherwise Calendar date is used.
House Action
2/11
First Reading Judiciary
Hearing 3/8 at 1:00 p.m.
3/21
Unfavorable Report by Judiciary
Senate Action
No Action

Sponsored by:

Delegate Cheryl D. Glenn, District 45
Delegate Curt Anderson, District 43
Delegate Alfred C. Carr, Jr., District 18
Delegate Hattie N. Harrison, District 45
Delegate Keith E. Haynes, District 44
Delegate Susan C. Lee, District 16
Delegate Barbara Robinson, District 40
Delegate Melvin L. Stukes, District 44

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

Commerce and Business -see also- Dealers; Elec. Comm.; etc
Crimes and Punishments -see also- Penalties and Sentnc; etc.
Guns
Penalties and Sentences -see also- Death Penalty
Weapons -see also- Guns

Bill affects the following Statutes:

Criminal Law
( 4-305 , 4-306 )

Documents

All documents except Roll Call Votes are displayed in PDF format:
Bill Text: First Reading, Third Reading, Enrolled
Fiscal and Policy Note: Available
Amendments: None offered
Committee Votes :
House
Judiciary