Bill > HB110

This bill creates a new law in Virginia that makes it a Class 4 misdemeanor, a minor criminal offense, for anyone to leave a handgun, which is defined as a pistol or revolver designed to be fired by hand, in an unattended vehicle unless it is securely stored out of sight in a locked, hard-sided container. This container can be a locked glove compartment, a locked center console, or a container attached to the vehicle's interior with a cable, bolt, or welding, and the vehicle is considered unattended if the owner or operator cannot see it, whether it's on a public road, parking lot, or other commercial area. However, this law does not apply to antique firearms, law enforcement officers, or individuals who report a handgun stolen or lost to the police.