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SB 727

Virginia Senate bill in Session 2026.

Status: enrolled. Latest action: April 14, 2026.

Assault firearms, loaded; carrying in public areas prohibited in the Commonwealth, penalty.

Bill ID VA-2026-SB-727
Session 2026
Status enrolled
Committee Public Safety; Finance and Appropriations
Senate enrolled 2026-04-14
Criminal Justice Firearms
Summary

Carrying loaded firearms in public areas prohibited in the Commonwealth; penalty. Extends the prohibition in certain localities on carrying loaded firearms, described in the bill, in public areas and makes it a Class 1 misdemeanor to carry such firearms in public areas in the Commonwealth. The bill also contains technical amendments.

Sponsor
Jones
Official Source Back to Bills
Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-01-19 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-04-14 Status enrolled
2026-04-14 Latest Action S Governor's substitute printed (SB727S3)
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