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VA HB110

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/4/2026

Primary Sponsor

Amy Laufer

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits knowingly leaving a handgun in an unattended vehicle unless the firearm is placed out of plain view in a locked hard-sided container, locked glove compartment, or locked center console

  • Violations constitute a Class 4 misdemeanor (civil penalty)

  • Applies to vehicles left unattended on public highways, public property, or commercial/retail parking areas when the owner or passengers cannot observe the vehicle

  • Exempts law enforcement officers, antique firearms, vehicles parked in the Capitol west parking structure reserved for General Assembly members, and persons who report firearm theft or loss

  • Creates an exception allowing General Assembly members to leave handguns in vehicles parked in their designated parking structures near Capitol Square

Legislative Description

Firearm in unattended motor vehicle; civil penalty.

Last Action

Conference report agreed to by House (60-Y 37-N 0-A)

3/14/2026

Committee Referrals

Finance and Appropriations2/23/2026
Courts of Justice2/6/2026
Public Safety: Firearms1/16/2026
Public Safety1/2/2026

Full Bill Text

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