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VA HB969
VA HB969Firearm violence; DCJS to develop policy and legislative recommendations to address, report.
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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
03/04/2026
03/04/2026
Crossed Over
03/13/2026
03/13/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Regular Session
Bill Summary
Department of Criminal Justice Services; firearm violence. Directs the Department of Criminal Justice Services (the Department) to convene a work group to develop policy and legislative recommendations to address firearm violence. The bill requires the work group to report its findings and any legislative and policy recommendations to the General Assembly by October 1, 2026.
AI Summary
This bill directs the Secretary of Public Safety to assemble a work group composed of various stakeholders, including legislators, representatives from state agencies like the Departments of Health and Human Resources and Education, legal professionals, and members of gun violence prevention advocacy organizations, to develop policy and legislative recommendations for establishing a Virginia Gun Violence Prevention Center. The work group is authorized to meet in person or virtually and can form smaller groups to work efficiently, with the ability to consult with experts. The group is required to submit its findings and specific recommendations to legislative leaders and committee chairs by December 15, 2026.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Justice
Sponsors (27)
Marcia Price (D)*,
Lashrecse Aird (D),
Jessica Anderson (D),
Bonita Anthony (D),
Alex Askew (D),
Elizabeth Bennett-Parker (D),
Kacey Carnegie (D),
Betsy Carr (D),
Nadarius Clark (D),
Joshua Cole (D),
Nicole Cole (D),
Rae Cousins (D),
Margaret Franklin (D),
Debra Gardner (D),
Jackie Glass (D),
Elizabeth Guzmán (D),
Dan Helmer (D),
J.R. Henson (D),
Patrick Hope (D),
Michelle Lopes-Maldonado (D),
Fernando Martinez (D),
Sam Rasoul (D),
Atoosa Reaser (D),
Charlie Schmidt (D),
Irene Shin (D),
Virgil Thornton (D),
Kathy Tran (D),
Last Action
Conference report agreed to by Senate (21-Y 18-N 0-A) (on 03/13/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB969 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB969/text/HB969H2 |
| Conference Report HB969 | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB969/text/HB969AC |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB969) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1179568.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB969/text/HB969S1 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB969) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1134135.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB969/text/HB969H1 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB969/text/HB969HC1 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB969) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1102073.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB969/text/HB969 |
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