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VA HB1300

Bill

Status

Enrolled

3/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Mitchell Cornett

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Allows the immediate survivor of a Virginia State Police officer who died while receiving long-term disability payments to purchase the officer's previously issued service handgun for $1, provided the officer had at least 10 years of service and the Superintendent approves the sale

  • Adds a new subsection (J) to existing law that already permits similar $1 handgun purchases for survivors of officers killed in the line of duty or who die in service with at least 10 years of experience

  • Requires approval from the Superintendent of State Police for these survivor purchases

  • Applies specifically to the Department of State Police, distinct from other agencies covered under the broader statute

Legislative Description

State Police, Department of; purchase of handguns or other weapons of certain officers.

Last Action

Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026

3/10/2026

Committee Referrals

Courts of Justice2/13/2026
Public Safety2/5/2026
Militia, Police and Public Safety: Firearms1/27/2026
Public Safety1/15/2026

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