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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/21/2026
01/21/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Regular Session
Bill Summary
Crimes by gangs; definition of "predicate criminal act"; penalties. Adds the misdemeanor and felony offenses of carrying a concealed weapon and the misdemeanor offense of pointing, holding, or brandishing a firearm, air or gas operated weapon, or object similar in appearance to the definition of "predicate criminal act" related to prohibited criminal street gang participation.
AI Summary
This bill amends Virginia law to expand the definition of a "predicate criminal act," which are offenses that can be used to prove participation in a criminal street gang. Specifically, it adds the misdemeanor and felony offenses of carrying a concealed weapon, and the misdemeanor offense of pointing, holding, or brandishing a firearm, air or gas operated weapon, or an object that looks similar, to the list of acts that qualify as predicate criminal acts. This change is intended to strengthen laws against criminal street gang activity by including these weapon-related offenses.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Passed by indefinitely in Finance and Appropriations (9-Y 4-N) (on 01/28/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB307 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB307) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1092489.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB307/text/SB307 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact statement From VCSC (1/15/2026 2:04 pm) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1088940.PDF |
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