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VA HB696
VA HB696Firearm/explosive material; carrying into a bldg. owned or leased by the Commonwealth, exceptions.
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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
Carrying a firearm or explosive material into a building owned or leased by the Commonwealth; exceptions for highway rest areas and government stores. Provides that the prohibition on carrying a firearm or explosive material in any building owned or leased by the Commonwealth shall not apply to any highway rest area or government store, as those terms are defined in relevant law.
AI Summary
This bill amends a Virginia law that prohibits carrying firearms or explosive materials in certain state-owned or leased buildings. Specifically, it adds exceptions to this prohibition for highway rest areas, as defined in § 33.2-1200 of the Code of Virginia, and government stores, as defined in § 4.1-100 of the Code of Virginia. This means that individuals will now be permitted to carry firearms or explosive materials in these designated locations, which were previously included under the general ban on carrying such items in state facilities. The existing law already outlines various exceptions for law enforcement, security personnel, and other authorized individuals, and this amendment expands those exceptions to include these specific types of public facilities.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Left in Committee Public Safety (on 02/18/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB696 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB696) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1107597.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB696/text/HB696 |
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