Why 5/5: The bill proposes a significant ban on specific types of firearms and ammunition devices, directly impacting gun ownership and sales.
If passed, this bill would make it illegal to import, sell, manufacture, purchase, or transfer assault firearms and large capacity ammunition feeding devices in Virginia. Violations would be a Class 1 misdemeanor, and a conviction could prohibit firearm possession for three years.
Passed a chamber
Passed House with substitute (59-Y 35-N 0-A)
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Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB749)
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Passed by for the day
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Fiscal Impact statement From VCSC (3/9/2026 10:46 am)
Substitute adopted
House substitute agreed to by Senate
Enrolled
Enrolled
Passed a chamber
Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB749ER)
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Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB749)
Passed a chamber
Signed by Speaker
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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
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Fiscal Impact statement From VCSC (4/3/2026 1:29 pm)
Line-item veto
Governor's recommendation received by Senate
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Fiscal Impact statement From VCSC (4/14/2026 4:35 pm)