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VA HB691

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Eric Zehr

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Removes the authority of localities to prohibit firearms, ammunition, or components in public parks owned or operated by the locality or local governmental entities
  • Eliminates local government power to ban firearms on public streets, roads, alleys, sidewalks, rights-of-way, or other public places during or adjacent to permitted events
  • Preserves local authority to prohibit firearms in government-owned buildings used for governmental purposes and in recreation or community center facilities
  • Amends Virginia Code § 15.2-915 to narrow the scope of locations where localities can regulate firearm possession
  • Introduced by Delegate Zehr on January 14, 2026, with committee referral pending

Legislative Description

Firearms; control by localities.

Last Action

Left in Committee Public Safety

2/18/2026

Committee Referrals

Public Safety2/18/2026
Militia, Police and Public Safety: Firearms1/20/2026
Public Safety1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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