Bill > SB886

This bill amends Virginia law to more precisely define "trigger activator" as a conversion kit, tool, accessory, or device designed to alter the rate of fire of a semi-automatic firearm to either mimic automatic weapon fire or increase the firing rate beyond the firearm's standard capability. The definition specifically includes devices like bump stocks, trigger cranks, hellfire triggers, binary trigger systems, and burst trigger systems, while explicitly excluding semi-automatic replacement triggers designed for competitive shooting that improve performance and functionality. The bill makes it unlawful to manufacture, import, sell, possess, transfer, or transport these trigger activators in Virginia, with violations classified as a Class 6 felony. The legislation does not prohibit items that comply with the National Firearms Act, and it acknowledges that implementation may result in increased periods of imprisonment, with the Virginia Criminal Sentencing Commission required to assign a minimum fiscal impact of $50,000. The bill aims to restrict modifications that can effectively convert semi-automatic firearms to function more like automatic weapons.

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https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20251/SB886