Why 1/5: The provisions of this bill have been incorporated into SB 727, so SB 312 is no longer moving independently.
This bill would expand current restrictions by prohibiting the carrying of certain semi-automatic rifles, pistols, and shotguns, or any firearm modified to be an assault firearm, in all public areas. However, this specific bill has been incorporated into SB 727 and is no longer moving independently.
Filed
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26101889D
Referred to committee
Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
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Fiscal Impact statement From VCSC (1/15/2026 2:49 pm)
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Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB312)
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Incorporated by Courts of Justice (SB727-Jones) (13-Y 0-N)
This bill is in committee — a small group of legislators deciding whether it moves forward. Most bills live or die here, which makes this one of the best moments to speak up.
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Summarized from the official bill text (“Assault firearms; carrying in public areas prohibited, penalty.”) · Read the actual bill →