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VA SB272
VA SB272Firearm or explosive material; exemptions, carrying public institutions of higher education.
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Introduced
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
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
2026 Regular Regular Session
Bill Summary
Carrying a firearm or explosive material within Capitol Square or building owned or leased by the Commonwealth; exemptions; public institutions of higher education; penalty. Limits the exemption from the prohibition on the carrying of any firearm or explosive material within any building owned or leased by the Commonwealth or agency thereof or any office where employees of the Commonwealth or any agency thereof are regularly present for the purpose of performing their official duties that currently applies to any property owned or operated by a public institution of higher education to instead apply to any individual within a building owned or operated by a public institution of higher education who possesses a weapon as part of such public institution of higher education's curriculum or activities or as part of any organization authorized by such public institution of higher education to conduct its programs or activities within such building, as such uses are approved through the law-enforcement or public safety unit of such institution.
AI Summary
This bill modifies the existing law that prohibits carrying firearms or explosive materials in certain state-owned or leased buildings, specifically impacting exemptions for public institutions of higher education. Previously, a broad exemption allowed individuals to carry weapons on property owned or operated by these institutions. However, this bill significantly narrows that exemption, stating that it will now only apply to individuals within a public institution of higher education's building who possess a weapon as part of the institution's approved curriculum or activities, or as part of an authorized organization conducting programs or activities within the building, provided these uses are approved by the institution's law-enforcement or public safety unit.
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/SB272 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB272) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1169199.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB272/text/SB272ER |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB272) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1129849.PDF |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact statement From VCSC (1/14/2026 6:52 pm) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1088141.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB272/text/SB272 |
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