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VA HB24
Bill
Status
Introduced
12/22/2025
Primary Sponsor
Dan Helmer
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AI Summary
- Requires the Attorney General to evaluate whether other states' concealed handgun permit requirements are adequate to prevent permits being issued to persons who would be denied in Virginia, rather than the previous automatic reciprocity system
- Mandates the Superintendent of State Police maintain a registry of qualifying reciprocal states on the Virginia Criminal Information Network (VCIN) accessible to law enforcement
- Prohibits Virginia residents from using out-of-state concealed handgun permits to carry in Virginia unless they hold a valid Virginia permit, with exceptions for active duty military members and their spouses
- Requires the Attorney General to review all existing reciprocity agreements by December 1, 2026, and revoke recognition for states that don't meet Virginia's standards
- Takes effect July 1, 2027, with the reciprocity review process beginning July 1, 2026
Legislative Description
Concealed handgun permits; reciprocity with other states.
Last Action
Left in Committee Public Safety
2/18/2026
Committee Referrals
Public Safety2/18/2026
Militia, Police and Public Safety: Firearms2/10/2026
Public Safety12/22/2025
Full Bill Text
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