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Bill > HB623
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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Regular Session
Bill Summary
Forfeiture of certain weapons; petition for return by Commonwealth. Permits the attorney for the Commonwealth to petition a court for the return of a weapon to its lawful owner where such weapon was used by any person in the commission of a criminal offense and forfeited to the Commonwealth by order of the court.
AI Summary
This bill modifies existing law regarding the forfeiture of weapons used in criminal offenses, allowing the attorney for the Commonwealth, who is a prosecutor representing the state, to petition a court for the return of a weapon to its rightful owner. Previously, only the owner could petition for the return of a weapon if they were unaware of its illegal use and legally allowed to possess it, but this bill expands that right to include the attorney for the Commonwealth. This change aims to facilitate the return of lawfully owned weapons that were unfortunately used in a crime, provided the owner meets specific criteria, such as not knowing or having reason to know about the criminal conduct and not being legally prohibited from owning the weapon.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Continued to next session in Public Safety (Voice Vote) (on 01/23/2026)
Official Document
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bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB623 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB623/text/HB623 |
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