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VA SB364

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/10/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jennifer Carroll Foy

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Directs the Secretary of Public Safety to convene a work group to develop policy and legislative recommendations for establishing the Virginia Gun Violence Prevention Center

  • Creates a 20-member work group including two House delegates, one Senator, representatives from multiple state agencies (Health, Education, Labor, Attorney General), and members from gun violence prevention advocacy organizations

  • Includes representatives from University of Virginia, Virginia State University, a Commonwealth's attorney, and a defense attorney licensed in Virginia

  • Allows the work group to meet in-person or virtually, form small group breakouts, and collaborate with external experts

  • Requires the work group to submit findings and specific legislative and policy recommendations to legislative leadership by December 15, 2026

Legislative Description

Safer communities; firearm violence intervention and prevention initiatives, report.

Last Action

Conference report agreed to by Senate (21-Y 18-N 0-A)

3/14/2026

Committee Referrals

Public Safety2/17/2026
Finance and Appropriations1/28/2026
General Laws and Technology1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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