Public Safety - Firearms Subcommittee Agenda
Chair: Clark, Nadarius
Last Updated: 01/21/2026 11:26 AM
Meeting Date & Time: 01/22/2026 04:30 PM Add to Calendar
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Location: House North Subcommittee Room - 200
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Active item: Meeting Adjourned
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DLS Contact: Anthony Sargent, asargent@dls.virginia.gov
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| Bill(s) | Patron | Title |
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| HB101 | Ballard | Concealed handguns; alternate methods of submission of applications for permits. |
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Summary: An Act to amend and reenact § 18.2-308.02 of the Code of Virginia, relating to applications for concealed handgun permits. Subcommittee recommends reporting (10-Y 0-N)Yeas (10): Clark, Lopez, Helmer, Feggans, Gardner, Pope Adams, Wilt, Oates, Zehr, Simon Not Voting (1): McClure Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 2/24/2026 - Passed by for the day (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 Firearms Subcommittee recommends reporting (10-Y 0-N) |
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| HB106 | Ballard | Concealed handgun permit; lowers fee for processing an application. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact § 18.2-308.03 of the Code of Virginia, relating to concealed handgun permit fees. Subcommittee recommends passing by indefinitely (7-Y 3-N)Yeas (7): Clark, Lopez, Helmer, Feggans, Gardner, Pope Adams, Simon Nays (3): Wilt, Oates, Zehr Not Voting (1): McClure Last actions:
Related Bills: HB692 (Zehr) Firearms Subcommittee recommends passing by indefinitely (7-Y 3-N) |
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| HB540 | Hamilton | Carrying firearms in restricted locations; exception. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 15.2-915, 18.2-283.2, 18.2-287.01, 18.2-287.4, 18.2-308, 24.2-604, 24.2-671, and 24.2-802.1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to carrying firearms in restricted locations; exception. Subcommittee recommends passing by indefinitely (7-Y 3-N)Yeas (7): Clark, Lopez, Helmer, McClure, Feggans, Gardner, Pope Adams Nays (3): Wilt, Oates, Zehr Last actions:
Firearms Subcommittee recommends passing by indefinitely (7-Y 3-N) |
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| HB623 | Cherry | Forfeiture of certain weapons; petition for return by Commonwealth. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact § 19.2-386.29 of the Code of Virginia, relating to forfeiture of certain weapons; petition for return by Commonwealth.
Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote) Last actions:
Firearms Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote) |
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| HB691 | Zehr | Firearms; control by localities. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact § 15.2-915 of the Code of Virginia, relating to control of firearms by localities. Subcommittee recommends passing by indefinitely (7-Y 3-N)Yeas (7): Clark, Lopez, Helmer, Feggans, Gardner, Pope Adams, Simon Nays (3): Wilt, Oates, Zehr Not Voting (1): McClure Last actions:
Firearms Subcommittee recommends passing by indefinitely (7-Y 3-N) |
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| HB692 | Zehr | Concealed handgun permit; lowers fee for processing an application. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact § 18.2-308.03 of the Code of Virginia, relating to concealed handgun permit fees. Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (7-Y 3-N)Yeas (7): Clark, Lopez, Helmer, Feggans, Gardner, Pope Adams, Simon Nays (3): Wilt, Oates, Zehr Not Voting (1): McClure Last actions:
Related Bills: HB106 (Ballard) Firearms Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (7-Y 3-N) |
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| HB696 | Zehr | Firearm/explosive material; carrying into a bldg. owned or leased by the Commonwealth, exceptions. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact § 18.2-283.2 of the Code of Virginia, relating to carrying a firearm or explosive material into a building owned or leased by the Commonwealth; exception for highway rest areas and government stores. Subcommittee recommends passing by indefinitely (6-Y 3-N)Yeas (6): Clark, Lopez, Helmer, Feggans, Gardner, Pope Adams Nays (3): Wilt, Oates, Zehr Not Voting (1): McClure Last actions:
Firearms Subcommittee recommends passing by indefinitely (6-Y 3-N) |
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| HB702 | Cole, J.G. | Local law-enforcement agencies; firearm give-back or buy-back programs. |
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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 buy-back programs. Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 2/25/2026 - Committee substitute printed 26108462D-S1 • 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) Transportation and Public Safety Subcommittee Subcommittee recommends reporting (5-Y 2-N) |
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