Public Safety Committee Agenda

Chair: Simon, Marcus B.

Meeting Date & Time: 01/30/2026 08:00 AM Add to Calendar

Location: House Committee Room A - 008

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Notes: Public Comment will only be taken on bills not heard in subcommittee

Additional Resource(s):

Video: Archived

Committee Clerk: (804) 698- 1548 (Teague)

DLS Contact: Anthony Sargent, asargent@dls.virginia.gov

Administrative Action

Direct referral to Courts HB901

Bill(s) Patron Title
HB901 Sullivan Substantial risk orders; eligible petitioners, court jurisdiction, constr. possession of firearms.

Summary: An Act to amend and reenact §§ 16.1-241, 19.2-152.13, 19.2-152.14, and 19.2-152.16 of the Code of Virginia, relating to substantial risk orders; eligible petitioners; substantial risk factors and considerations; court jurisdiction; constructive possession of firearms; penalty.

Fiscal Impact

Referred from Public Safety and rereferred to Courts of Justice (Voice Vote)

Last actions:

  • 2/26/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB901)
  • 3/2/2026 - Enrolled
  • 3/2/2026 - Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB901ER)
  • 3/2/2026 - Signed by Speaker
  • 3/2/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB901)

Senate Committee Actions:

• 2/24/2026 - Rules suspended

• 2/24/2026 - Passed by for the day

• 2/25/2026 - Read third time

• 2/25/2026 - Passed Senate (21-Y 19-N 0-A)

• 3/2/2026 - Signed by President

Related Bills:

SB495 (Deeds)

Civil

Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (7-Y 3-N)

Bills not heard in Subcommittee

Bill(s) Patron Title
HB286 Helmer Virginia National Guard; orders transmitted to and through Governor, annual reports.

Summary: An Act to amend and reenact § 44-75.1 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 44-15.1, relating to Virginia National Guard; reports to the General Assembly; work group; report.

Fiscal Impact

Reported from Public Safety (15-Y 6-N)

Yeas (15): Simon, McClure, Hope, Lopez, Rasoul, Clark, Helmer, Seibold, Cousins, Bennett-Parker, Thomas, Feggans, Gardner, Pope Adams, Anderson

Nays (6): Wilt, Oates, Phillips, Zehr, Cornett, Hamilton

Not Voting (1): Webert

Last actions:

  • 4/14/2026 - Governor's substitute printed (HB286H2)
  • 4/22/2026 - House concurred in Governor's recommendation (64-Y 36-N 0-A)
  • 4/22/2026 - Reenrolled
  • 4/22/2026 - Reenrolled bill text (HB286ER2)
  • 4/22/2026 - Signed by Speaker

Senate Committee Actions:

• 3/14/2026 - Conference report agreed to by Senate (21-Y 18-N 0-A)

• 3/14/2026 - Conference report agreed to by both chambers

• 3/30/2026 - Signed by President

• 4/22/2026 - Senate concurred in Governor's recommendation (21-Y 18-N 0-A)

• 4/22/2026 - Signed by President

Related Bills:

SB718 (VanValkenburg)

Subcommittee #2 Report - Uncontested - Chair Rasoul

Bill(s) Patron Title
HB34 Cole, J.G. Sexual Offense Prevention and Response Officer; feasibility of establishing position.

Summary: An Act to direct the Department of Military Affairs to assess the feasibility of and develop recommendations related to establishing a Sexual Offense Prevention and Response Officer position within the Sexual Offense Prevention and Response Program to perform victim advocacy services; report.

Fiscal Impact

Reported from Public Safety with amendment(s) (15-Y 6-N)

Yeas (15): Simon, McClure, Hope, Lopez, Rasoul, Clark, Helmer, Seibold, Cousins, Bennett-Parker, Thomas, Feggans, Gardner, Pope Adams, Anderson

Nays (6): Wilt, Oates, Phillips, Zehr, Cornett, Hamilton

Not Voting (1): Webert

Last actions:

  • 3/30/2026 - Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB34ER)
  • 3/31/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB34)
  • 3/31/2026 - Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 31, 2026
  • 3/31/2026 - Signed by Speaker
  • 3/31/2026 - Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 31, 2026

Senate Committee Actions:

• 3/9/2026 - Finance and Appropriations Substitute agreed to

• 3/9/2026 - Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute

• 3/9/2026 - Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute

• 3/9/2026 - Passed Senate with substitute (26-Y 14-N 0-A)

• 3/30/2026 - Signed by President

Subcommittee #2

Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendment(s) (7-Y 0-N)

HB126 Callsen Local, regional, and community correctional facilities; access to counsel for inmates.

Summary: An Act to amend and reenact §§ 53.1-5 and 53.1-68 of the Code of Virginia, relating to local, regional, and community correctional facilities; access to counsel for inmates.

Fiscal Impact

Reported from Public Safety with amendment(s) (17-Y 4-N)

Yeas (17): Simon, McClure, Hope, Lopez, Rasoul, Clark, Helmer, Seibold, Cousins, Bennett-Parker, Thomas, Feggans, Gardner, Pope Adams, Anderson, Phillips, Hamilton

Nays (4): Wilt, Oates, Zehr, Cornett

Not Voting (1): Webert

Last actions:

  • 3/11/2026 - Enrolled
  • 3/11/2026 - Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB126ER)
  • 3/11/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB126)
  • 3/12/2026 - Signed by Speaker
  • 3/14/2026 - Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 14, 2026

Senate Committee Actions:

• 3/2/2026 - Read third time

• 3/2/2026 - Courts of Justice Substitute agreed to

• 3/2/2026 - Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute

• 3/2/2026 - Passed Senate with substitute (27-Y 13-N 0-A)

• 3/11/2026 - Signed by President

Subcommittee #2

Subcommittee recommends reporting (7-Y 0-N)

HB296 Seibold State correctional facilities; visitation policies, reports.

Summary: An Act to amend and reenact § 53.1-1.2 of the Code of Virginia, relating to state correctional facilities; visitation policies; report.

Fiscal Impact

Reported from Public Safety (21-Y 0-N)

Yeas (21): Simon, McClure, Hope, Lopez, Rasoul, Clark, Helmer, Seibold, Cousins, Bennett-Parker, Thomas, Feggans, Gardner, Pope Adams, Anderson, Wilt, Oates, Phillips, Zehr, Cornett, Hamilton

Not Voting (1): Webert

Last actions:

  • 3/12/2026 - Enrolled
  • 3/12/2026 - Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB296ER)
  • 3/12/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB296)
  • 3/12/2026 - Signed by Speaker
  • 3/14/2026 - Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 14, 2026

Senate Committee Actions:

• 3/3/2026 - Read third time

• 3/3/2026 - Senate Amendments agreed to

• 3/3/2026 - Engrossed by Senate as amended

• 3/3/2026 - Passed Senate with amendments Block Vote (40-Y 0-N 0-A)

• 3/12/2026 - Signed by President

Subcommittee #2

Subcommittee recommends reporting (7-Y 0-N)

HB472 Feggans Resilience hub pilot prog.; establishing to assist vulnerable communities during emerg. situation.

Summary: A BILL to establish a resilience hub pilot program to assist vulnerable communities during emergency situations.

Fiscal Impact

Reported from Public Safety with substitute and rereferred to Appropriations (21-Y 0-N)

Yeas (21): Simon, McClure, Hope, Lopez, Rasoul, Clark, Helmer, Seibold, Cousins, Bennett-Parker, Thomas, Feggans, Gardner, Pope Adams, Anderson, Wilt, Oates, Phillips, Zehr, Cornett, Hamilton

Not Voting (1): Webert

Last actions:

  • 1/30/2026 - Reported and Referred by Committee
  • 1/30/2026 - Committee substitute printed 26106479D-H1
  • 2/10/2026 - Placed on Appropriations Agenda
  • 2/13/2026 - Assigned HAPP sub: Object reference not set to an instance of an object.
  • 2/16/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB472)

Subcommittee #2

Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute and referring to Appropriations (7-Y 0-N)

HB857 Cousins Home/electronic incarceration program; court shall assign pregnant/postpartum persons to program.

Summary: An Act to amend and reenact §§ 53.1-116 and 53.1-131.2 of the Code of Virginia, relating to home/electronic incarceration program.

Fiscal Impact

Reported from Public Safety with substitute (21-Y 0-N)

Yeas (21): Simon, McClure, Hope, Lopez, Rasoul, Clark, Helmer, Seibold, Cousins, Bennett-Parker, Thomas, Feggans, Gardner, Pope Adams, Anderson, Wilt, Oates, Phillips, Zehr, Cornett, Hamilton

Not Voting (1): Webert

Last actions:

  • 2/6/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB857)
  • 2/26/2026 - Enrolled
  • 2/26/2026 - Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB857ER)
  • 2/26/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB857)
  • 2/26/2026 - Signed by Speaker

Senate Committee Actions:

• 2/23/2026 - Rules suspended

• 2/23/2026 - Passed by for the day

• 2/24/2026 - Read third time

• 2/24/2026 - Passed Senate (39-Y 0-N 0-A)

• 2/26/2026 - Signed by President

Subcommittee #2

Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (7-Y 0-N)

HB861 Cousins Pregnant & postpartum inmates; reporting requirements of state, regional, & local correctional fac.

Summary: An Act to amend and reenact § 53.1-40.14 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Article 7.1 of Chapter 3 of Title 53.1 a section numbered 53.1-133.010, relating to reporting requirements of state, regional, and local correctional facilities; pregnant and postpartum inmates.

Fiscal Impact

Reported from Public Safety with substitute (21-Y 0-N)

Yeas (21): Simon, McClure, Hope, Lopez, Rasoul, Clark, Helmer, Seibold, Cousins, Bennett-Parker, Thomas, Feggans, Gardner, Pope Adams, Anderson, Wilt, Oates, Phillips, Zehr, Cornett, Hamilton

Not Voting (1): Webert

Last actions:

  • 2/4/2026 - committee substitute agreed to
  • 2/4/2026 - Engrossed by House - committee substitute
  • 2/5/2026 - Read third time and passed House (97-Y 0-N 0-A)
  • 2/6/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB861)
  • 3/6/2026 - Senate amendments agreed to by House (95-Y 0-N 0-A)

Senate Committee Actions:

• 3/4/2026 - Read third time

• 3/4/2026 - Rehabilitation and Social Services Amendments agreed to

• 3/4/2026 - Engrossed by Senate as amended

• 3/4/2026 - Passed Senate with amendments Block Vote (40-Y 0-N 0-A)

• 3/4/2026 - Passed Senate with amendments Block Vote (40-Y 0-N 0-A)

Subcommittee #2

Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (7-Y 0-N)

HB927 Tata Human trafficking; creates process for use of digital identification and reporting platforms, etc.

Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 9.1-116.4 and 9.1-116.5 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 9.1-116.5:1, relating to human trafficking digital identification and reporting platforms; duties of Human Trafficking Response Coordinator; quarterly reports.

Fiscal Impact

Reported from Public Safety and rereferred to Appropriations (21-Y 0-N)

Yeas (21): Simon, McClure, Hope, Lopez, Rasoul, Clark, Helmer, Seibold, Cousins, Bennett-Parker, Thomas, Feggans, Gardner, Pope Adams, Anderson, Wilt, Oates, Phillips, Zehr, Cornett, Hamilton

Not Voting (1): Webert

Last actions:

  • 1/30/2026 - Reported and Referred by Committee
  • 1/30/2026 - Reported and Referred by Committee
  • 1/30/2026 - Assigned HAPP sub: Transportation & Public Safety
  • 2/3/2026 - Placed on Appropriations Agenda
  • 2/4/2026 - Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (5-Y 2-N)

Transportation and Public Safety Subcommittee

Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (5-Y 2-N)

HB1041 Carr DOC; powers and duties of Director, Virginia Prison Education Task Force established, report.

Summary: An Act to amend and reenact § 53.1-10 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Department of Corrections; powers and duties of Director; Virginia Prison Education Task Force established; report.

Fiscal Impact

Reported from Public Safety with substitute and rereferred to Appropriations (21-Y 0-N)

Yeas (21): Simon, McClure, Hope, Lopez, Rasoul, Clark, Helmer, Seibold, Cousins, Bennett-Parker, Thomas, Feggans, Gardner, Pope Adams, Anderson, Wilt, Oates, Phillips, Zehr, Cornett, Hamilton

Not Voting (1): Webert

Last actions:

  • 2/16/2026 - committee substitute rejected
  • 2/16/2026 - committee substitute agreed to
  • 2/16/2026 - Engrossed by House - committee substitute
  • 2/17/2026 - Read third time and passed House (97-Y 0-N 0-A)
  • 2/20/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1041)

Senate Committee Actions:

• 3/5/2026 - Rules suspended

• 3/5/2026 - Passed by for the day (Voice Vote)

• 3/5/2026 - Passed by for the day

• 3/6/2026 - Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote)

• 3/6/2026 - Passed by for the day

Transportation and Public Safety Subcommittee

Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (7-Y 0-N)

HB1280 Cole, J.G. State correctional facilities; participation of prisoners in employment & education program, report.

Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 53.1-32.1 and 53.1-32.2 of the Code of Virginia, relating to state correctional facilities; participation of prisoners in employment and educational programs; reentry planning; work group; report.

Fiscal Impact

Reported from Public Safety and rereferred to Appropriations (18-Y 3-N)

Yeas (18): Simon, McClure, Hope, Lopez, Rasoul, Clark, Helmer, Seibold, Cousins, Bennett-Parker, Thomas, Feggans, Gardner, Pope Adams, Anderson, Wilt, Phillips, Hamilton

Nays (3): Oates, Zehr, Cornett

Not Voting (1): Webert

Last actions:

  • 2/16/2026 - committee substitute agreed to
  • 2/16/2026 - Engrossed by House - committee substitute
  • 2/17/2026 - Read third time and passed House (91-Y 5-N 0-A)
  • 2/17/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1280)
  • 3/2/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1280)

Senate Committee Actions:

• 2/27/2026 - Reported from Rehabilitation and Social Services with substitute and rereferred to Finance and Appropriations (15-Y 0-N)

• 2/27/2026 - Rereferred to Finance and Appropriations

• 2/27/2026 - Committee substitute printed 26108856D-S1

• 3/4/2026 - Placed on Finance and Appropriations docket for Mar 04, 2026

• 3/4/2026 - Continued to next session in Finance and Appropriations (15-Y 0-N)

Transportation and Public Safety Subcommittee

Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (7-Y 0-N)

Subcommittee #2 Report - Contested - Chair Rasoul

Bill(s) Patron Title
HB553 Anderson Corrections, Department of; language services for offenders.

Summary: An Act to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Article 1 of Chapter 1 of Title 53.1 a section numbered 53.1-1.3, relating to Department of Corrections; language services for offenders.

Fiscal Impact

Reported from Public Safety with amendment(s) (16-Y 5-N)

Yeas (16): Simon, McClure, Hope, Lopez, Rasoul, Clark, Helmer, Seibold, Cousins, Bennett-Parker, Thomas, Feggans, Gardner, Pope Adams, Anderson, Wilt

Nays (5): Oates, Phillips, Zehr, Cornett, Hamilton

Not Voting (1): Webert

Last actions:

  • 2/9/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB553)
  • 2/26/2026 - Enrolled
  • 2/26/2026 - Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB553ER)
  • 2/26/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB553)
  • 2/26/2026 - Signed by Speaker

Senate Committee Actions:

• 2/23/2026 - Rules suspended

• 2/23/2026 - Passed by for the day

• 2/24/2026 - Read third time

• 2/24/2026 - Passed Senate (23-Y 16-N 0-A)

• 2/26/2026 - Signed by President

Subcommittee #2

Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendment(s) (6-Y 1-N)

HB793 Wachsmann Brunswick County; conveyance of certain property from Department of Corrections.

Summary: A BILL to convey certain property from the Department of Corrections to Brunswick County; Brunswick Correctional Center.

Fiscal Impact

Reported from Public Safety with amendment(s) and rereferred to Appropriations (21-Y 0-N)

Yeas (21): Simon, McClure, Hope, Lopez, Rasoul, Clark, Helmer, Seibold, Cousins, Bennett-Parker, Thomas, Feggans, Gardner, Pope Adams, Anderson, Wilt, Oates, Phillips, Zehr, Cornett, Hamilton

Not Voting (1): Webert

Last actions:

  • 1/30/2026 - Reported and Referred by Committee
  • 1/30/2026 - Reported and Referred by Committee
  • 1/30/2026 - Assigned HAPP sub: General Government and Capital Outlay
  • 2/1/2026 - Placed on Appropriations Agenda
  • 2/2/2026 - Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (5-Y 2-N)

General Government and Capital Outlay Subcommittee

Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (5-Y 2-N)

HB1096 Singh Substantial Risk Order Reporting System; established.

Summary: An Act to amend and reenact § 19.2-387.3 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Substantial Risk Order Reporting System established.

Fiscal Impact

Reported from Public Safety with amendment(s) and rereferred to Appropriations (15-Y 6-N)

Yeas (15): Simon, McClure, Hope, Lopez, Rasoul, Clark, Helmer, Seibold, Cousins, Bennett-Parker, Thomas, Feggans, Gardner, Pope Adams, Anderson

Nays (6): Wilt, Oates, Phillips, Zehr, Cornett, Hamilton

Not Voting (1): Webert

Last actions:

  • 2/11/2026 - committee amendment agreed to
  • 2/11/2026 - Engrossed by House as amended
  • 2/11/2026 - Printed as engrossed 26102094D-E
  • 2/12/2026 - Read third time and passed House (63-Y 35-N 0-A)
  • 2/26/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1096)

Senate Committee Actions:

• 3/5/2026 - Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote)

• 3/5/2026 - Rules suspended

• 3/5/2026 - Passed by for the day

• 3/6/2026 - Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote)

• 3/6/2026 - Passed by for the day

Transportation and Public Safety Subcommittee

Subcommittee recommends reporting (5-Y 2-N)

Firearms Subcommittee Report - Chair Clark

Bill(s) Patron Title
HB19 McClure Firearms; purchase, etc., after assault & battery of family or household member or intimate partner.

Summary: An Act to amend and reenact §§ 16.1-228 and 18.2-308.1:8 of the Code of Virginia, relating to purchase, possession, or transportation of firearm; assault and battery of a family or household member or intimate partner; penalties.

Fiscal Impact

Reported from Public Safety and rereferred to Appropriations (15-Y 6-N)

Yeas (15): Simon, McClure, Hope, Lopez, Rasoul, Clark, Helmer, Seibold, Cousins, Bennett-Parker, Thomas, Feggans, Gardner, Pope Adams, Anderson

Nays (6): Wilt, Oates, Phillips, Zehr, Cornett, Hamilton

Not Voting (1): Webert

Last actions:

  • 3/13/2026 - Enrolled
  • 3/13/2026 - Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB19ER)
  • 3/13/2026 - Signed by Speaker
  • 3/14/2026 - Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 14, 2026
  • 3/18/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB19)

Senate Committee Actions:

• 3/2/2026 - Passed Senate with substitute (22-Y 18-N 0-A)

• 3/6/2026 - Recede from Senate substitute defeated by Senate (18-Y 22-N 0-A)

• 3/6/2026 - Reconsideration of Recede from Senate substitute defeated by Senate (40-Y 0-N 0-A)

• 3/6/2026 - Senate receded from substitute (22-Y 18-N 0-A)

• 3/13/2026 - Signed by President

Related Bills:

SB160 (Perry)

Transportation and Public Safety Subcommittee

Subcommittee recommends reporting (5-Y 2-N)

HB21 Helmer Firearm industry members; creates standards of responsible conduct, civil liability.

Summary: An Act to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Title 59.1 a chapter numbered 11.2, consisting of sections numbered 59.1-148.5 through 59.1-148.8, relating to firearm industry members; standards of responsible conduct; civil liability.

Fiscal Impact

Reported from Public Safety with substitute (15-Y 6-N)

Yeas (15): Simon, McClure, Hope, Lopez, Rasoul, Clark, Helmer, Seibold, Cousins, Bennett-Parker, Thomas, Feggans, Gardner, Pope Adams, Anderson

Nays (6): Wilt, Oates, Phillips, Zehr, Cornett, Hamilton

Not Voting (1): Webert

Last actions:

  • 3/12/2026 - Enrolled
  • 3/12/2026 - Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB21ER)
  • 3/12/2026 - Signed by Speaker
  • 3/14/2026 - Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 14, 2026
  • 3/16/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB21)

Senate Committee Actions:

• 3/3/2026 - Read third time

• 3/3/2026 - Finance and Appropriations Substitute agreed to

• 3/3/2026 - Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute

• 3/3/2026 - Passed Senate with substitute (21-Y 19-N 0-A)

• 3/12/2026 - Signed by President

Firearms

Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (7-Y 3-N)

HB40 Simon Plastic firearms or receivers, etc., transfer, etc., prohibited; penalties.

Summary: An Act to amend and reenact § 18.2-308.5 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 18.2-308.5:2, relating to manufacture, importation, sale, transfer, or possession of plastic firearms and unfinished frames or receivers and unserialized firearms prohibited; penalties.

Fiscal Impact

Reported from Public Safety (15-Y 6-N)

Yeas (15): Simon, McClure, Hope, Lopez, Rasoul, Clark, Helmer, Seibold, Cousins, Bennett-Parker, Thomas, Feggans, Gardner, Pope Adams, Anderson

Nays (6): Wilt, Oates, Phillips, Zehr, Cornett, Hamilton

Not Voting (1): Webert

Last actions:

  • 3/11/2026 - Enrolled
  • 3/11/2026 - Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB40ER)
  • 3/11/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB40)
  • 3/12/2026 - Signed by Speaker
  • 3/14/2026 - Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 14, 2026

Senate Committee Actions:

• 3/2/2026 - Read third time

• 3/2/2026 - Courts of Justice Substitute agreed to

• 3/2/2026 - Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute

• 3/2/2026 - Passed Senate with substitute (21-Y 19-N 0-A)

• 3/11/2026 - Signed by President

Related Bills:

SB323 (Ebbin)

Firearms

Subcommittee recommends reporting (7-Y 3-N)

HB93 Bennett-Parker Firearms; transfers to another person from a prohibited person.

Summary: An Act to amend and reenact §§ 18.2-308.1:4 and 18.2-308.1:8 of the Code of Virginia, relating to firearm transfers to another person from a prohibited person.

Fiscal Impact

Reported from Public Safety (15-Y 6-N)

Yeas (15): Simon, McClure, Hope, Lopez, Rasoul, Clark, Helmer, Seibold, Cousins, Bennett-Parker, Thomas, Feggans, Gardner, Pope Adams, Anderson

Nays (6): Wilt, Oates, Phillips, Zehr, Cornett, Hamilton

Not Voting (1): Webert

Last actions:

  • 3/4/2026 - Enrolled
  • 3/4/2026 - Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB93ER)
  • 3/4/2026 - Signed by Speaker
  • 3/5/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB93)
  • 3/10/2026 - Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 10, 2026

Senate Committee Actions:

• 2/25/2026 - Read third time

• 2/25/2026 - Courts of Justice Amendment agreed to

• 2/25/2026 - Engrossed by Senate as amended

• 2/25/2026 - Passed Senate with amendments (21-Y 19-N 0-A)

• 3/4/2026 - Signed by President

Related Bills:

SB38 (Favola)

Firearms

Subcommittee recommends reporting (7-Y 3-N)

HB110 Laufer Handguns in unattended motor vehicle; definitions, penalty.

Summary: An Act to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 18.2-308.7:1, relating to handguns in unattended motor vehicles.

Fiscal Impact

Reported from Public Safety with amendment(s) (15-Y 6-N)

Yeas (15): Simon, McClure, Hope, Lopez, Rasoul, Clark, Helmer, Seibold, Cousins, Bennett-Parker, Thomas, Feggans, Gardner, Pope Adams, Anderson

Nays (6): Wilt, Oates, Phillips, Zehr, Cornett, Hamilton

Not Voting (1): Webert

Last actions:

  • 3/30/2026 - Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB110ER)
  • 3/31/2026 - Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 31, 2026
  • 3/31/2026 - Signed by Speaker
  • 3/31/2026 - Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 31, 2026
  • 4/1/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB110)

Senate Committee Actions:

• 3/14/2026 - Senate Conferees: Marsden, Surovell, Obenshain

• 3/14/2026 - Conference report agreed to by Senate (21-Y 18-N 0-A)

• 3/14/2026 - Conference report agreed to by both chambers

• 3/14/2026 - Conference report agreed to by Senate

• 3/30/2026 - Signed by President

Firearms

Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendment(s) (7-Y 3-N)

HB217 Helmer Assault firearms & certain ammunition feeding devices; purchase, sale, etc., prohibited, penalties.

Summary: An Act to amend and reenact §§ 15.2-915.5, 18.2-308.09, 18.2-308.2:1, 18.2-308.2:2, 18.2-308.2:3, 18.2-308.2:5, 18.2-308.7, and 19.2-386.28 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding sections numbered 18.2-287.4:1, 18.2-308.1:9, and 18.2-309.1, relating to purchase, sale, transfer, etc., of assault firearms and certain ammunition feeding devices prohibited; penalties.

Fiscal Impact

Reported from Public Safety with substitute (13-Y 6-N)

Yeas (13): Simon, McClure, Hope, Lopez, Rasoul, Clark, Helmer, Seibold, Cousins, Bennett-Parker, Thomas, Feggans, Gardner

Nays (6): Wilt, Oates, Phillips, Zehr, Cornett, Hamilton

Not Voting (3): Pope Adams, Anderson, Webert

Last actions:

  • 4/14/2026 - Governor's substitute printed (HB217H2)
  • 4/14/2026 - Fiscal Impact statement From VCSC (4/14/2026 4:33 pm)
  • 4/22/2026 - Passed by for the day
  • 4/23/2026 - Passed by for the day
  • 4/23/2026 - Communicated to Governor

Senate Committee Actions:

• 3/9/2026 - Committee substitute rejected (Voice Vote)

• 3/9/2026 - Finance and Appropriations Substitute agreed to

• 3/9/2026 - Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute

• 3/9/2026 - Passed Senate with substitute (21-Y 19-N 0-A)

• 3/30/2026 - Signed by President

Firearms

Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (7-Y 3-N)

HB229 Hernandez Weapons; possession prohibited in hospital that provides mental health or developmental services.

Summary: An Act to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 18.2-283.3, relating to weapons; possession prohibited in a hospital that provides mental health services or developmental services; penalty.

Fiscal Impact

Reported from Public Safety with substitute (15-Y 6-N)

Yeas (15): Simon, McClure, Hope, Lopez, Rasoul, Clark, Helmer, Seibold, Cousins, Bennett-Parker, Thomas, Feggans, Gardner, Pope Adams, Anderson

Nays (6): Wilt, Oates, Phillips, Zehr, Cornett, Hamilton

Not Voting (1): Webert

Last actions:

  • 4/13/2026 - Governor's substitute printed (HB229H2)
  • 4/15/2026 - Fiscal Impact statement From VCSC (4/15/2026 7:32 am)
  • 4/22/2026 - Passed by for the day
  • 4/23/2026 - Passed by for the day
  • 4/23/2026 - Communicated to Governor

Senate Committee Actions:

• 3/6/2026 - Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote)

• 3/6/2026 - Passed by for the day

• 3/9/2026 - Read third time

• 3/9/2026 - Passed Senate (21-Y 19-N 0-A)

• 3/14/2026 - Signed by President

Related Bills:

SB173 (Williams Graves)

Firearms

Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendment(s) (7-Y 3-N)

HB626 Callsen Firearm or explosive material; exemptions, carrying in public institutions of higher education.

Summary: An Act to amend and reenact § 18.2-283.2 of the Code of Virginia, relating to carrying a firearm or explosive material within Capitol Square or building owned or leased by the Commonwealth; exemptions; public institutions of higher education; penalty.

Fiscal Impact

Reported from Public Safety (15-Y 6-N)

Yeas (15): Simon, McClure, Hope, Lopez, Rasoul, Clark, Helmer, Seibold, Cousins, Bennett-Parker, Thomas, Feggans, Gardner, Pope Adams, Anderson

Nays (6): Wilt, Oates, Phillips, Zehr, Cornett, Hamilton

Not Voting (1): Webert

Last actions:

  • 2/5/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB626)
  • 3/6/2026 - Enrolled
  • 3/6/2026 - Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB626ER)
  • 3/6/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB626)
  • 3/6/2026 - Signed by Speaker

Senate Committee Actions:

• 2/27/2026 - Passed by for the day

• 3/2/2026 - Read third time

• 3/2/2026 - Read third time

• 3/2/2026 - Passed Senate (21-Y 19-N 0-A)

• 3/6/2026 - Signed by President

Related Bills:

SB272 (Deeds)

Firearms

Subcommittee recommends reporting (7-Y 3-N)

HB702 Cole, J.G. Local law-enforcement agencies; firearm give-back or sell-back programs.

Summary: An Act to amend and reenact § 15.2-915.5 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 15.2-915.6, relating to local law-enforcement agencies; firearm give-back or sell-back programs.

Fiscal Impact

Reported from Public Safety with substitute and rereferred to Appropriations (15-Y 6-N)

Yeas (15): Simon, McClure, Hope, Lopez, Rasoul, Clark, Helmer, Seibold, Cousins, Bennett-Parker, Thomas, Feggans, Gardner, Pope Adams, Anderson

Nays (6): Wilt, Oates, Phillips, Zehr, Cornett, Hamilton

Not Voting (1): Webert

Last actions:

  • 2/27/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB702)
  • 3/4/2026 - Enrolled
  • 3/4/2026 - Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB702ER)
  • 3/4/2026 - Signed by Speaker
  • 3/5/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB702)

Senate Committee Actions:

• 2/25/2026 - Read third time

• 2/25/2026 - Courts of Justice Substitute agreed to

• 2/25/2026 - Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute

• 2/25/2026 - Passed Senate with substitute (21-Y 19-N 0-A)

• 3/4/2026 - Signed by President

Transportation and Public Safety Subcommittee

Subcommittee recommends reporting (5-Y 2-N)

HB871 Downey Firearms; storage in residence where minor or person prohibited from possessing is present, penalty.

Summary: An Act to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 18.2-308.7:1, relating to storage of firearms in a residence where a minor or person prohibited from possessing a firearm is present; penalty.

Fiscal Impact

Reported from Public Safety (14-Y 7-N)

Yeas (14): Simon, McClure, Hope, Lopez, Rasoul, Clark, Helmer, Seibold, Cousins, Bennett-Parker, Thomas, Feggans, Gardner, Anderson

Nays (7): Pope Adams, Wilt, Oates, Phillips, Zehr, Cornett, Hamilton

Not Voting (1): Webert

Last actions:

  • 2/3/2026 - Read first time
  • 2/4/2026 - Read second time and engrossed
  • 2/5/2026 - Read third time and passed House (60-Y 37-N 0-A)
  • 2/24/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB871)
  • 3/4/2026 - Senate substitute agreed to by House (60-Y 34-N 0-A)

Senate Committee Actions:

• 3/2/2026 - Read third time

• 3/2/2026 - Read third time

• 3/2/2026 - Courts of Justice Substitute agreed to

• 3/2/2026 - Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute

• 3/2/2026 - Passed Senate with substitute (21-Y 19-N 0-A)

Related Bills:

SB348 (Boysko)

Firearms

Subcommittee failed to recommend reporting (3-Y 3-N); Subcommittee recommends reporting (6-Y 4-N)

HB1300 Cornett State Police, Department of; purchase of handguns or other weapons of certain officers.

Summary: An Act to amend and reenact § 59.1-148.3 of the Code of Virginia, relating to purchase of handguns or other weapons of certain officers; Department of State Police.

Fiscal Impact

Reported from Public Safety (21-Y 0-N)

Yeas (21): Simon, McClure, Hope, Lopez, Rasoul, Clark, Helmer, Seibold, Cousins, Bennett-Parker, Thomas, Feggans, Gardner, Pope Adams, Anderson, Wilt, Oates, Phillips, Zehr, Cornett, Hamilton

Not Voting (1): Webert

Last actions:

  • 2/12/2026 - Read third time and passed House (98-Y 0-N 0-A)
  • 3/2/2026 - Enrolled
  • 3/2/2026 - Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB1300ER)
  • 3/2/2026 - Signed by Speaker
  • 3/2/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1300)

Senate Committee Actions:

• 2/24/2026 - Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote)

• 2/24/2026 - Passed by for the day

• 2/25/2026 - Read third time

• 2/25/2026 - Passed Senate (40-Y 0-N 0-A)

• 3/2/2026 - Signed by President

Related Bills:

SB86 (Stanley)

Firearms

Subcommittee recommends reporting (10-Y 0-N)

HB1359 Hope Firearms; purchase requirements, penalties.

Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 18.2-308.2:2 and 18.2-308.2:5 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 18.2-308.2:6, relating to firearm purchase requirements; penalties.

Fiscal Impact

Reported from Public Safety with substitute and rereferred to Appropriations (14-Y 7-N)

Yeas (14): Simon, McClure, Hope, Lopez, Rasoul, Clark, Helmer, Seibold, Cousins, Bennett-Parker, Feggans, Gardner, Pope Adams, Anderson

Nays (7): Thomas, Wilt, Oates, Phillips, Zehr, Cornett, Hamilton

Not Voting (1): Webert

Last actions:

  • 1/30/2026 - Reported and Referred by Committee
  • 1/30/2026 - Reported and Referred by Committee
  • 1/30/2026 - Committee substitute printed 26106169D-H1
  • 1/30/2026 - Fiscal Impact statement From VCSC (1/30/2026 1:08 pm)
  • 2/4/2026 - Assigned HAPP sub: Object reference not set to an instance of an object.

Related Bills:

SB643 (Surovell)

Firearms

Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute and referring to Appropriations (6-Y 3-N)