Gun show loophole bill advances in Senate
January 29, 2009 | Virginia News
A bill that would require some people who purchase guns from private sellers at gun shows to submit to criminal background checks advanced in the state Senate today.
Senate Bill 1257, sponsored by Sen. Henry L. Marsh III, D-Richmond and Sen. Janet D. Howell, D-Fairfax, passed by voice vote on its second reading before the full chamber. It could come up for a final Senate vote tomorrow.
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