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VA SB 307

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

Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · upper

Quick answers

Did VA SB 307 pass?

The current status of VA SB 307 is not known from the official record. Latest recorded action (2026-01-28): Passed by indefinitely in Finance and Appropriations (9-Y 4-N)

What is VA SB 307 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 SB 307?

Mark J. Peake is the primary sponsor of VA SB 307.

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
2026-01-13
Latest action
2026-01-28 — Passed by indefinitely in Finance and Appropriations (9-Y 4-N)
Bill type
bill
Last updated

Sponsors

  • Mark J. Peakeprimary

Committees

Not provided by source.

Action timeline

  1. 2026-01-13

    Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26102181D

    filing,introduction

  2. 2026-01-13

    Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice

    referral-committee

  3. 2026-01-15

    Fiscal Impact statement From VCSC (1/15/2026 2:04 pm)

  4. 2026-01-20

    Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB307)

  5. 2026-01-21

    Reported from Courts of Justice and rereferred to Finance and Appropriations (13-Y 0-N 2-A)

    committee-passage

  6. 2026-01-28

    Passed by indefinitely in Finance and Appropriations (9-Y 4-N)

    deferral

Versions

Documents

Votes

  • Reported from Courts of Justice

    2026-01-21 · pass · 13-0

    Member-level votes (15)
    • Scott A. Surovell: yes
    • Mark D. Obenshain: abstain
    • Ryan T. McDougle: yes
    • R. Creigh Deeds: yes
    • Richard H. Stuart: abstain
    • William M. Stanley, Jr.: yes
    • Jennifer B. Boysko: yes
    • Mark J. Peake: yes
    • Lamont Bagby: yes
    • Lashrecse D. Aird: yes
    • Jennifer D. Carroll Foy: yes
    • Russet Perry: yes
    • Saddam Azlan Salim: yes
    • Barbara A. Favola: yes
    • Glen H. Sturtevant, Jr.: yes
  • Passed by indefinitely in Finance and Appropriations

    2026-01-28 · pass · 9-4

    Member-level votes (15)
    • L. Louise Lucas: yes
    • R. Creigh Deeds: yes
    • Mamie E. Locke: yes
    • David W. Marsden: not voting
    • Adam P. Ebbin: yes
    • Ryan T. McDougle: no
    • Mark D. Obenshain: no
    • Richard H. Stuart: no
    • Bryce E. Reeves: not voting
    • Barbara A. Favola: yes
    • Scott A. Surovell: yes
    • Jeremy S. McPike: yes
    • Jennifer B. Boysko: yes
    • Todd E. Pillion: no
    • Aaron R. Rouse: yes

Related bills

No related bills recorded for this bill.

Official source

Attribution

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