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VA HB1427

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/22/2026

Primary Sponsor

Tim Griffin

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Repeals Virginia's existing one-handgun-per-30-days purchase limit for non-licensed firearms dealers

  • Eliminates the enhanced background check application process that previously allowed exceptions to purchase multiple handguns within 30 days

  • Removes exemptions previously granted to concealed handgun permit holders, law enforcement officers, and certain other categories for the purchase limit

  • 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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