Firearm locking device required for sale ortransfer of firearm; warning against accessibility to children; penalty.Makes it a Class 1 misdemeanor for any licensed manufacturer, licensedimporter, or licensed dealer to sell, deliver, or transfer any firearmto any person other than a licensed manufacturer, licensed importer,or licensed dealer unless the transferee is provided with a lockingdevice for that firearm and the firearm is accompanied by a warning,in conspicuous and legible type in capital letters printed on a labelaffixed to the firearm and on a separate sheet of paper included within the packaging enclosing the firearm, that firearms should be lockedand kept away from children and that there may be civil and criminalliability for failing to do so. The bill provides exceptions forlaw-enforcement and governmental agencies.
Del. Marty Martinez
Sponsored bills
Electronic execution of estate planning documents; Uniform Electronic Wills Act. Permits trusts, advance medical directives, and refusals to make anatomical gifts to be signed and notarized, as appropriate, by electronic means. The bill also codifies the Uniform Electronic Wills Act, which permits a testator to execute a will by electronic means. The Act requires that the will be signed by two witnesses who are in the physical or electronic presence of the testator and acknowledged by the testator and attesting witnesses in the physical or electronic presence of a notary public.
Virginia Public Procurement Act; additional public works contract requirements. Provides that public bodies shall require the contractor and its subcontractors for any capital outlay project, as defined in the bill, to complete certain safety training programs, maintain records of compliance with applicable laws, and participate in approved apprenticeship training programs. The bill provides exemptions from such requirements for reasons related to lack of availability of apprentices and high costs. The bill has a delayed effective date of July 1, 2025.
Absentee voting in person; voter satellite offices; days and hours of operation. Authorizes the governing body of any county or city establishing voter satellite offices for absentee voting in person to prescribe, by ordinance, the dates and hours of operation for such offices. The bill prohibits any reduction in the dates or hours of operation of such offices to be enacted within 60 days of any general election.
Television and Film Production Development GrantProgram and Fund established; report. Establishes the Televisionand Film Production Development Grant Program and Fund that allowsthe Virginia Tourism Authority, with assistance from the VirginiaFilm Office, to award competitive grants to businesses in the televisionor film industry for filming or investing in television or film productionor television or film production-related infrastructure projectsin the Commonwealth. The bill provides that the Office and the Authorityshall submit a report every two years detailing television and filmindustries and related infrastructure spending in the Commonwealthand information related to the issuance of such grants through theProgram from the Fund.
Black Women's History Month. Designates April, in 2024 and in each succeeding year, as Black Women's History Month in Virginia.
Black Maternal Health Week. Designates April11 through April 17, in 2024 and in each succeeding year, as BlackMaternal Health Week in Virginia.
Progressive Supranuclear Palsy Month of Awareness. Designates May, in 2024 and in each succeeding year, as Progressive Supranuclear Palsy Month of Awareness in Virginia.
Disability Pride Month. Designates July,in 2024 and in each succeeding year, as Disability Pride Month inVirginia.
Commending the Northern Virginia TransportationCommission.