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VA SB86

Bill

Status

Enrolled

2/18/2026

Primary Sponsor

William Stanley

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Allows the Department of State Police to sell a service handgun for $1 to the immediate survivor of any law-enforcement officer who had at least 10 years of service and died while receiving long-term disability payments

  • Requires approval from the Superintendent of State Police for such sales to survivors of officers who died on long-term disability

  • Amends existing Virginia law (§ 59.1-148.3) that already permits retiring officers and survivors of officers killed in the line of duty to purchase service weapons at reduced prices

  • Adds a new subsection (J) specifically addressing this category of survivors not previously covered under the statute

Legislative Description

State Police, Department of; purchase of handguns or other weapons of certain officers.

Last Action

Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026

3/10/2026

Committee Referrals

Public Safety2/3/2026
Courts of Justice12/30/2025

Full Bill Text

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