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VA HB1427
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/22/2026
Primary Sponsor
Tim Griffin
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AI Summary
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Repeals Virginia's existing one-handgun-per-30-days purchase limit for non-licensed firearms dealers
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Eliminates the enhanced background check application process that previously allowed exceptions to purchase multiple handguns within 30 days
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Removes exemptions previously granted to concealed handgun permit holders, law enforcement officers, and certain other categories for the purchase limit
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Amends § 18.2-308.2:2 of the Code of Virginia while maintaining all other existing requirements for criminal history record checks, dealer obligations, and penalties for illegal firearm transfers
Legislative Description
Handguns; limitation on purchases, exemption.
Last Action
Left in Committee Public Safety
2/18/2026
Committee Referrals
Public Safety2/18/2026
Militia, Police and Public Safety: Firearms2/3/2026
Public Safety1/22/2026
Full Bill Text
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