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VA HB 1082

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Crimes by gangs; definition of "predicate criminal act", penalties.

Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · lower

Quick answers

Did VA HB 1082 pass?

The current status of VA HB 1082 is not known from the official record. Latest recorded action (2026-02-18): Left in Committee Courts of Justice

What is VA HB 1082 about?

Crimes by gangs; definition of "predicate criminal act"; penalties. Adds the misdemeanor and felony offenses of carrying a concealed weapon and the misdemeanor offense of pointing, holding, or brandishing a firearm, air or gas operated weapon, or object similar in appearance to the definition of "predicate criminal act" related to prohibited criminal street gang participation.

Who sponsors VA HB 1082?

Wendell S. Walker is the primary sponsor of VA HB 1082.

Description

Crimes by gangs; definition of "predicate criminal act"; penalties. Adds the misdemeanor and felony offenses of carrying a concealed weapon and the misdemeanor offense of pointing, holding, or brandishing a firearm, air or gas operated weapon, or object similar in appearance to the definition of "predicate criminal act" related to prohibited criminal street gang participation.

Introduced
2026-01-14
Latest action
2026-02-18 — Left in Committee Courts of Justice
Bill type
bill
Last updated
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Sponsors

  • Wendell S. Walkerprimary

Committees

Not provided by source.

Action timeline

  1. 2026-01-14

    Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26102040D

    filing,introduction

  2. 2026-01-14

    Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice

    referral-committee

  3. 2026-01-15

    Fiscal Impact statement From VCSC (1/15/2026 11:29 am)

  4. 2026-01-20

    Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1082)

  5. 2026-02-18

    Left in Committee Courts of Justice

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Votes

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Related bills

No related bills recorded for this bill.

Official source

https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1082

Attribution

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