Why 3/5: Introduces significant new requirements for firearm purchases and private sales.
This bill establishes a new state-issued firearm purchaser license, requiring individuals to be at least 21, pass a background check, and complete a safety course to buy a firearm from a dealer. It also mandates that all private firearm sales include a background check verified by the Department of State Police.
Introduced
Presented and ordered printed 26105123D
Referred to committee
Referred to Committee on Public Safety
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Fiscal Impact statement From VCSC (1/20/2026 1:52 pm)
Referred to committee
Assigned HMPPS sub: Firearms
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House subcommittee offered
Substitute adopted
Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute and referring to Appropriations (6-Y 3-N)
Cleared committee
Reported from Public Safety with substitute and referred to Appropriations (14-Y 7-N)
Substitute adopted
Committee substitute printed 26106169D-H1
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Fiscal Impact statement From VCSC (1/30/2026 1:08 pm)
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Left in Committee Appropriations