Why 5/5: The bill proposes a statewide ban on certain firearms and magazines, creating new criminal penalties and impacting firearm ownership.
This bill would prohibit the purchase, sale, transfer, or manufacture of assault firearms and large capacity ammunition feeding devices in Virginia, establishing Class 1 misdemeanor penalties for violations. Convicted individuals would also face a three-year ban on purchasing, possessing, or transporting any firearm.
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Committee substitute rejected (Voice Vote)
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Finance and Appropriations Substitute agreed to
Substitute adopted
Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute
Passed a chamber
Passed Senate with substitute (21-Y 19-N 0-A)
Substitute adopted
Senate substitute agreed to by House (60-Y 35-N 0-A)
Enrolled
Enrolled
Passed a chamber
Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB217ER)
Passed a chamber
Signed by President
Passed a chamber
Signed by Speaker
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Enrolled
Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 31, 2026
Sent to the Governor
Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
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Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB217)
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Fiscal Impact statement From VCSC (4/3/2026 1:26 pm)
Line-item veto
Governor's recommendation received by House
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Fiscal Impact statement From VCSC (4/14/2026 4:33 pm)