2023 Virginia Firearms bills
(Updated February 1)
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PASSED BY COMMITTEE FAILED IN COMMITTEE
BILLS WE SUPPORT:
CHILD ACCESS PREVENTION
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BILL # |
PATRON |
DESCRIPTION |
Committee |
Sub |
Vote |
FLOOR |
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Schuyler T. Van Valkenburg |
Owners of firearms; use of firearm by minor in commission of crime or to cause bodily injury; penalty. |
Courts |
Failed 3-4 |
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Kathleen Murphy |
Civil action against parent; minor's possession and use of firearm. |
Courts |
Failed 3-3 |
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Marcus B. Simon |
Storage of firearms in a residence where a minor is present; penalty |
Public Safety |
Sub 1 |
Tabled 6-3 |
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Alfonso H. Lopez |
Firearm safety device tax credit. |
Finance |
Sub 2 |
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David W. Marsden |
Firearm in an unattended vehicle, civil penalty. |
Judiciary to Transport |
8-7 |
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Jennifer B. Boysko |
Storage of firearms in a residence where a minor is present; penalty. |
Judiciary |
9-6 to finance |
10-4 |
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DANGEROUS WEAPONS
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Dawn M. Adams |
Criminalizes the use of an “auto sear” on a firearm used in a violent crime. |
Public Safety |
Sub 1 |
PBI 6-3 |
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Dan I. Helmer |
Prohibiting the sale, transport, etc., of assault firearms, large-capacity firearm magazines, and silencers; penalties. |
Public Safety |
Sub 1 |
PBI 6-4 |
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Mark D. Sickles |
Assault firearms; purchase; age requirement; penalty. |
Public Safety |
Sub 1 |
Tabled 6-3 |
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Joseph D. Morrissey |
Carrying, sale, transfer, etc., of assault firearms and certain ammunition feeding devices prohibited; penalties. |
Judiciary |
Rolled into SB1382 |
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Adam P. Ebbin |
Sale, transfer, or purchase of unfinished frames or receivers and unserialized firearms; penalty. |
Judiciary |
9-6 to finance |
10-4 |
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Adam P. Ebbin |
Carrying assault firearms in public areas prohibited; penalty. |
Judiciary |
9-6 to finance |
10-4 |
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John S. Edwards |
Assault firearms; age requirement; penalty. |
Judiciary |
Rolled into SB1382 |
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R. Creigh Deeds |
Purchase, possession, sale, transfer, etc., of assault firearms and certain ammunition feeding devices prohibited; penalty. |
Judiciary |
9-6 to finance |
10-4 |
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ERPO, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE Workplace violence protective orders & PROTECTIVE ORDERS
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Kathleen Murphy |
Purchase, possession, or transportation of firearm following an assault and battery against a person in a dating relationship with the alleged offender, penalty. |
Courts |
Failed 3-3 |
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Barbara Favola |
Firearm transfers to another person from a prohibited person. |
Judiciary |
9-6 |
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22-17 |
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Scott A. Surovell |
Substantial risk orders; substantial risk factors and considerations. |
Judiciary |
10-5 |
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23-16 |
OTHER MISC.
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Richard C. (Rip) Sullivan Jr. |
Purchase or transportation of firearm by persons convicted of operating a boat or vehicle while intoxicated prohibited; penalty. |
Public Safety |
Sub 1 |
Tabled 6-3 |
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Richard C. (Rip) Sullivan Jr. |
Wearing of hard body armor in public; exceptions; penalty. |
Courts |
Tabled 5-3 |
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Marcia S. Price |
Study; JLARC; effects of gun violence on communities; report. |
Rules |
PBI 4-2 |
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Elizabeth B. Bennett-Parker |
Firearm transfers to another person from a prohibited person. |
Public Safety |
Sub 1 |
Tabled 6-3 |
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Eileen Filler-Corn |
Sale or transfer of firearms; microstamping-enabled firearms; penalties. |
Public Safety |
Sub 1 |
Tabled 6-4 |
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Ken R. Plum |
Establishment of Virginia Firearm Buy-Back Program and Fund. |
Public Safety |
Sub 1 |
PBI 6-2 |
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Jackie J. Glass |
Compensating victims of crime; awards from Criminal Injuries Compensation Fund. |
Courts |
Sub 1 8-0 |
19-0 |
98-0 |
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Kathleen Murphy |
Firearm locks required for sale or transfer of handguns; warning against accessibility to children; penalty. |
Courts |
Failed 3-5 |
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Don L. Scott |
Firearms; National Rifle Association. Remove from Code of Virginia + license plate. |
Public Safety |
Sub 1 |
PBI 6-4 |
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C.E. Cliff Hayes, Jr. |
Department of Criminal Justice Services; powers and duties; Secured Schools Program and Fund. |
Education |
19-3 |
To Approp. |
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C.E. Cliff Hayes Jr. |
Purchase of firearms; waiting period; penalty. |
Public Safety |
Sub 1 |
Tabled 6-4 |
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Marcus B. Simon |
Replacement of concealed handgun permits; biometric changes. |
Public Safety |
Sub 1 |
Tabled 6-2 |
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Angelia Wiliams Graves |
Purchase of firearms; demonstrated competence with a firearm or completion of a firearms safety or training course; penalty. |
Public Safety |
Sub 1 |
Tabled 6-2 |
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Jennifer B. Boysko |
State plan for medical assistance services; violence prevention services benefit. |
Ed & Health |
15-0 |
16-0 |
40-0 |
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J. Chapman Petersen |
Firearm industry members; standards of responsible conduct; civil liability. |
Judiciary |
9-6 |
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21-19 |
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R. Creigh Deeds |
Carrying a firearm or explosive material within Capitol Square or building owned or leased by the Commonwealth; exemptions; public institutions of higher education. |
Judiciary |
10-5 |
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BILLS WE OPPOSE:
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BILL # |
PATRON |
DESCRIPTION |
Committee |
Sub |
Vote |
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Marie E. March |
Concealed Carry WITHOUT a Permit |
Pending |
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Marie E. March |
Repeals the Substantial Risk Order |
Pending |
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Marie E/ March |
Prohibits private property owners from restricting concealed carry permit holder’s weapons in vehicles parked on their property. |
Pending |
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Emily M. Brewer |
Exempts concealed carry permit holders from the ban on firearms and explosives in Capitol Square. |
Public Safety |
Sub 1 |
11-7 |
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Bill Wiley |
Concealed Carry WITHOUT a Permit |
Pending |
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Carrie E. Coyner |
Adds training by U SCCA (United States Concealed Carry Association) to prove competence with a handgun for obtaining a CHP. |
Public Safety |
Sub 1 |
11-6 |
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Dave A. LaRock |
Repeals the control of firearms by localities. |
Public Safety |
Sub 1 |
11-7 |
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Dave A. LaRock |
Repeals 18.2-287.4 which prohibits public carry of certain firearms in some cities and counties. |
Public Safety |
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Bill Wiley |
Removes the waiting period for a firearm purchase if the buyer present a newly issued driver’s license for ID within 30 days of the issue date. |
Public Safety |
Sub 1 |
11-7 |
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Wendell S. Walker |
Allows explosive material and firearms to be carried in Govt. owner rest areas. |
Public Safety |
Sub 1 |
11-6 |
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Karen S. Greenhalgh |
School Resource Officer Grants Program and Fund. |
Education |
12-9 |
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Nicholas J. Freitas |
Concealed Carry WITHOUT a Permit |
Pending |
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Phillip A. Scott |
Concealed handgun permit; period of validity. |
Public Safety |
Sub 1 |
11-7 |
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H. Otto Wachsmann Jr. |
Renewal of concealed handgun permit; demonstrated competence. |
Public Safety |
Sub 1 |
11-7 |
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R. Lee Ware |
Carrying concealed weapons; exceptions; penalty. |
Courts |
Sub 2 5-2 |
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Ellen H. Campbell |
Carrying dangerous weapon to place of religious worship; penalty; repeal. |
Courts |
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Tara A. Durant |
Employment of school protection officers in public schools |
Education |
16-6 |
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Michael J. Webert |
Firearms-related offenses; mandatory minimum sentences; penalty. |
Courts |
5-3 |
12-10 |
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A.C. Cordoza |
Nonresident concealed handgun permits. |
Public Safety |
Sub 1 |
11-7 |
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John J. McGuire,III |
Possession of firearm, stun weapon, or other weapon on school property; child day centers and preschools. |
Pending |
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Jason S. Ballard |
Concealed handgun permits; Virginia Criminal Information Network; disclosure of information. |
Public Safety |
Sub 1 6-4 |
12-10 |
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John J. McGuire,III |
Firearm-free zones designated by the Commonwealth or a locality; waiver of sovereign immunity. |
Pending |
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C. Matthew Fariss |
Control of firearms by state agencies; rights of employees. |
Public Safety |
Sub 1 |
11-7 |
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Nicholas J. Freitas |
Firearms; removal from persons posing substantial risk; penalties. |
Pending |
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Chris S. Runion |
Purchase of firearms; special identification without a photograph. |
Public Safety |
Sub 1 |
13-5 |
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Amanda F. Chase |
Repeals the control of firearms by localities. |
Judiciary |
PBI 10-5 |
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Richard H. Stewart |
Adds training by U SCCA (United States Concealed Carry Association) to prove competence with a handgun for obtaining a CHP. |
Judiciary |
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9-6 |
39-0 |
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Thomas K. Norment Jr. |
School Resource Officer Grants Program and Fund. |
Ed & Health |
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Richard S. Stewart |
Workplace violence; violence in certain public places; penalty. |
Judiciary |
PBI 9-6 |
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Mark D. Obenshain |
Control of firearms by localities. |
Local Gov. |
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PBI 9-6 |
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Amanda F. Chase |
Firearms; removal from persons posing substantial risk; penalties. |
Judiciary |
PBI 10-5 |
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Richard H. Stewart |
Enhanced earned sentence credits; exemptions; certain firearm-related offenses; felony conviction during confinement. |
Judiciary |
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BILLS TO WATCH:
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BILL # |
PATRON |
DESCRIPTION |
Committee |
Sub |
Vote |
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Jason S. Ballard |
Increases penalty for “gang related” crimes. |
Courts |
5-3 |
14-8 |
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Scott A. Wyatt |
Enhanced earned sentence credits; exemptions; firearm-related offense; felony conviction during confinement. |
Courts |
5-3 |
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Amanda E. Batten |
Public institutions of higher education; threat assessment teams; powers and duties. |
Courts |
10-0 |
22-0 |
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Jeffrey M. Bourne |
Assault or assault and battery against a law-enforcement officer; arrest and prosecution of individual experiencing a mental health emergency. |
Courts |
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Wren M. Williams |
Workplace violence; violence in certain public places; penalty. |
Courts |
5-3 |
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Sally L. Hudson |
Carrying a firearm or explosive material within Capitol Square or building owned or leased by the Commonwealth; exemptions; public institutions of higher education. |
Public Safety |
Sub 1 |
Tabled 6-3 |
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Angelia Williams Graves |
Weapons; possession or transportation; facility that provides mental health services or developmental services; penalty. |
Courts |
Sub 2 |
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John J. Bell |
Creates a Campus Police Dept. for the Virginia School for the Deaf and Blind. |
Ed & Health |
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Stephen B. Newman |
Public institutions of higher education; threat assessment teams; powers and duties. |
Ed & Health |
15-0 |
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Richard H. Stewart |
Employment of school protection officers in public schools. |
Ed & Health |
Failed 7-8 |
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Ryan T. McDougle |
Crimes by gangs. |
Judiciary |
11-4 |
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Thomas K. Norment Jr. |
Firearms-related offenses; mandatory minimum sentences; penalty. |
Judiciary |
PBI 8-6-1 |
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Bill DeSteph |
Use, display, or concealment of firearm in committing certain felonies; penalty. |
Judiciary |
PBI 9-6 |
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Davis R. Suetterlein |
Purchase of handguns or other weapons of certain officers; Department of State Police. |
Judiciary |
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Bill DeSteph |
Weapons; possession or transportation; facility that provides mental health services or developmental services; penalty. |
Judiciary |
Stricken by patron |
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Bill DeSteph |
Carrying a firearm or explosive material within Capitol Square and the surrounding area; exceptions for State Police officers. |
Judiciary |
15-0 |
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39-0 |
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T. Montgomery Mason |
Temporary detention; certified evaluators; report. |
Ed & Health |
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HOUSE BILLS |
INTRODUCED |
PENDING |
FAILED |
PASSED Committee |
PASSED Floor |
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BILLS WE SUPPORT |
21 |
1 |
18 |
2 |
1 |
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BILLS WE OPPOSE |
25 |
10 |
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15 |
0 |
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BILLS TO WATCH |
7 |
4 |
1 |
2 |
0 |
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TOTAL BILLS |
53 |
15 |
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19 |
1 |
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SENATE |
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SENATE BILLS |
INTRODUCED |
PENDING |
FAILED |
PASSED Committee |
PASSED Floor |
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BILLS WE SUPPORT |
12 |
0 |
0 |
10 |
4 |
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BILLS WE OPPOSE |
7 |
2 |
4 |
1 |
1 |
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BILLS TO WATCH |
10 |
3 |
4 |
3 |
1 |
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TOTAL BILLS |
29 |
5 |
8 |
14 |
6 |
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TOTALS |
82 |
20 |
27 |
33 |
7 |
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