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SB 642STATE · VirginiaIntroduced

Firearms; purchase, etc., following an assault and battery of a family or household member, etc.

Purchase, possession, or transportation of firearm following an assault and battery against a person in a dating relationshipwith the alleged offender, penalty. Provides that any personwho knowingly and intentionally purchases, possesses, or transportsany firearm following a misdemeanor conviction for an offense thatoccurred on or after July 1, 2024, for the offense of assault and battery against a person in a dating relationship, as defined inthe bill, with the alleged offender or an offense substantially similarunder the laws of any other state or of the United States is guiltyof a Class 1 misdemeanor.

Voted: 4/17/2024

How representatives voted

196 yea·132 nay·3 other

Action history

  • 4/17/2024Requires 2/3 members present
  • 4/17/2024Passed in enrolled form rejected (22-Y 18-N)
  • 3/26/2024Vetoed by Governor
  • 3/11/2024Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 8, 2024
  • 3/11/2024Enrolled Bill Communicated to Governor on March 11, 2024
  • 3/2/2024Signed by President
  • 2/28/2024Signed by Speaker
  • 2/28/2024Impact statement from DPB (SB642ER)
  • 2/28/2024Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB642ER)
  • 2/28/2024Enrolled