SB 727

Virginia Senate bill in Session 2026.

Status: enacted. Latest action: April 22, 2026.

Assault firearms; carrying in public areas prohibited, exceptions, penalty.

Bill ID VA-2026-SB-727
Session 2026
Status enacted
Committee Public Safety; Finance and Appropriations
Senate enacted 2026-04-22
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
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Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-01-19 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-04-22 Status enacted
2026-04-22 Latest Action Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP1025)
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