Why 3/5: It establishes a new educational mandate for school boards concerning safe firearm storage, which is a core gun safety issue, but does not directly impose new restrictions on firearm ownership.
Virginia school boards will be required to annually notify parents about the importance of safe firearm storage and their legal responsibilities, including relevant state laws and youth firearm fatality statistics. This operational change aims to enhance public awareness and education regarding safe gun practices in households with children.
Amendment rejected
committee amendments rejected
Substitute adopted
Delegate Cohen Floor substitute agreed to
Passed a chamber
Passed House with substitute (64-Y 35-N 0-A)
Substitute adopted
House substitute agreed to by Senate (20-Y 20-N 0-A)
Substitute adopted
Reconsideration of House substitute agreed to by Senate (40-Y 0-N 0-A)
Substitute adopted
House substitute agreed to by Senate (21-Y 19-N 0-A)
Enrolled
Enrolled
Passed a chamber
Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB109ER)
Update
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB109)
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Passed a chamber
Signed by Speaker
Passed a chamber
Signed by President
Enrolled
Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 14, 2026
Sent to the Governor
Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
Signed into law
Approved by Governor-Chapter 89 (effective 7/1/2026)
Update
Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0089)