Contentious Gun Bill Hearing Postponed Again
A legislative session to discuss new proposals for certain firearms has been delayed.
A meeting of the Committee on Homeland Security, Justice, and Public Safety, scheduled for October 17th, has been postponed.
Bills on the Agenda
- Bill 36-0151: an Act amending title 23 Virgin Islands Code regarding the illegal possession of machine guns and machine gun conversion devices.
Bill 36-0151 has become one of the most controversial bills introduced in 2025, with intense public opposition.
Public opposition to the measure has been intense and unyielding.
Author's summary: Gun bill hearing delayed due to controversy.