Vote Smart's Synopsis:

A vote to override a veto of a bill that authorizes individuals to carry a concealed handgun with a valid protective order.

Highlights:

• Authorizes individuals 21 years of age or older who are protected by a valid protective order, who are not otherwise prohibited by state or federal law from doing so, to purchase or possess a firearm for 45 days (Sec. 1).

• Requires the clerk to expedite the processing of an application for a concealed handgun permit submitted by individual protected by a protective order and indicate the date on which the period of the permit expires (Sec. 1).

• Requires applicants with protective order to display the certified order application and a photo identification issued by a government agency upon a demand by a law-enforcement office, failure to do so will be subjected to a $25 civil penalty (Sec. 1).

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Vetoed by Governor Terry McAuliffe

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to adopt a conference report that authorizes individuals with a protective order to carry a concealed handgun without a permit.

Highlights:

• Authorizes individuals 21 years of age or older who are protected by a valid protective order, who are not otherwise prohibited by state or federal law from doing so, to purchase or possess a firearm for 45 days (Sec. 1).

• Requires the clerk to expedite the processing of an application for a concealed handgun permit submitted by individual protected by a protective order and indicate the date on which the period of the permit expires (Sec. 1).

• Requires applicants with protective order to display the certified order application and a photo identification issued by a government agency upon a demand by a law-enforcement office, failure to do so will be subjected to a $25 civil penalty (Sec. 1).

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Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to concur with Senate amendments and pass a bill that allows individuals with a protective order to carry a concealed handgun without a permit.

Highlights:

• Authorizes individuals 21 years of age or older who are protected by a valid protective order, who are not otherwise prohibited by state or federal law from doing so, to purchase or possess a firearm for 45 days (Sec. 1).

• Requires the clerk to expedite the processing of an application for a concealed handgun permit submitted by individual protected by a protective order and indicate the date on which the period of the permit expires (Sec. 1).

• Requires applicants with protective order to display the certified order application and a photo identification issued by a government agency upon a demand by a law-enforcement office, failure to do so will be subjected to a $25 civil penalty (Sec. 1).

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Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that authorizes individuals with a protective order to carry a concealed handgun.

Highlights:

• Authorizes individuals 21 years of age or older who are protected by a valid protective order, who are not otherwise prohibited by state or federal law from doing so, to purchase or possess a firearm for 45 days (Sec. 1).

• Requires the clerk to expedite the processing of an application for a concealed handgun permit submitted by individual protected by a protective order and indicate the date on which the period of the permit expires (Sec. 1).

• Requires applicants with protective order to display the certified order application and a photo identification issued by a government agency upon a demand by a law-enforcement office, failure to do so will be subjected to a $25 civil penalty (Sec. 1).

Full Bill Text