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Carrying firearms in restricted locations; exception.

This bill did not become law and its session has ended, so it can no longer move. It would have to be reintroduced.

VA HB 540 · House Bill · 2026

Stage
Session ended
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House
Sponsor
Karen Hamilton
Latest action
Feb 18, 2026

What it does

Carrying firearms in restricted locations; exception. Provides that the prohibition on carrying a firearm in certain restricted locations does not apply to any woman who is a current victim of family abuse and has an active protective order against a family or household member.

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Where it stands

This bill did not become law and its session has ended, so it can no longer move. It would have to be reintroduced.

  1. Introduced (Done)

  2. Committee (Current step)

    In committee · Feb 18, 2026

  3. Floor (Needs attention)

    The session ended first

  4. Law (Not started)

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