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Introduced
11/19/2025
11/19/2025
In Committee
02/13/2026
02/13/2026
Crossed Over
02/06/2026
02/06/2026
Passed
02/18/2026
02/18/2026
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2026 Regular Regular Session
Bill Summary
Firearm transfers to another person from a prohibited person. Provides that a person who is prohibited from possessing a firearm because the person is subject to a protective order or has been convicted of an assault and battery of a family or household member may transfer a firearm owned by the prohibited person to any person who is not otherwise prohibited by law from possessing such firearm, provided that the person who is not otherwise prohibited by law from possessing such firearm is 21 years of age or older and does not reside with the person who is subject to the protective order. Under current law, there is no requirement that a transferee cannot be younger than 21 years of age and cannot reside with the prohibited person. The bill also provides that the prohibited person who transfers, sells, or surrenders a firearm pursuant to the provisions of the bill shall inform the clerk of the court of the name, address, and signature of the transferee, federally licensed firearms dealer, or law-enforcement agency in possession of the firearm and shall provide a copy of the form to the transferee. The bill also provides that a person who is prohibited from possessing a firearm because the person is subject to a protective order or has been convicted of an assault and battery of a family or household member shall be advised that a law-enforcement officer may obtain a search warrant to search for any firearms from the person if the law-enforcement officer has probable cause.
AI Summary
This bill allows individuals who are prohibited from possessing firearms due to a protective order or a conviction for assault and battery of a family or household member to transfer their firearms to another person, provided that the recipient is at least 21 years old, not otherwise prohibited from owning a firearm, and does not live with the prohibited person. The prohibited person must also inform the court clerk of the transferee's details and provide a copy of the transfer form to the recipient. Additionally, law enforcement officers will be able to obtain search warrants for firearms from prohibited individuals if they have probable cause to believe the person has not relinquished them. This bill modifies existing laws that previously had no age or residency requirements for firearm transferees and did not explicitly allow for such transfers under these circumstances.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Signed by President (on 02/18/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB38 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB38/text/SB38ER |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB38) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1169208.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB38/text/SB38E |
| Courts of Justice Amendment | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB38/text/SB38AS1 |
| Courts of Justice Amendment | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB38/text/SB38A-1 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB38) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1096360.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB38/text/SB38 |
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