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VA HB1300
VA HB1300State Police, Department of; purchase of handguns or other weapons of certain officers.
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Introduced
01/15/2026
01/15/2026
In Committee
02/23/2026
02/23/2026
Crossed Over
02/11/2026
02/11/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Regular Session
Bill Summary
Purchase of handguns or other weapons of certain officers; Department of State Police. Provides that the Department of State Police may allow the immediate survivor of any law-enforcement officer formerly employed by the Department who had at least 10 years of service with the Department and who died while receiving long-term disability payments to purchase his service handgun, with the approval of the Superintendent of State Police, at a price of $1.
AI Summary
This bill amends existing law to allow the immediate survivor of a law-enforcement officer formerly employed by the Department of State Police to purchase that officer's service handgun for $1, provided the officer had at least 10 years of service with the Department and died while receiving long-term disability payments, and with the approval of the Superintendent of State Police. This provision extends a privilege previously available to certain retiring officers or their survivors under specific circumstances, now specifically addressing the situation where an officer dies while on long-term disability after a significant period of service.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Passed Senate (40-Y 0-N 0-A) (on 02/25/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1300 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1300) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1091702.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1300/text/HB1300 |
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