VA SB 312
Status unknownAssault firearms; carrying in public areas prohibited, penalty.
Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · upper
Quick answers
Did VA SB 312 pass?
The current status of VA SB 312 is not known from the official record. Latest recorded action (2026-01-26): Incorporated by Courts of Justice (SB727-Jones) (13-Y 0-N)
What is VA SB 312 about?
Carrying assault firearms in public areas prohibited; penalty. Prohibits the carrying of certain semi-automatic center-fire rifles, pistols, and shotguns or any firearm modified to be operable as an assault firearm on any public street, road, alley, sidewalk, or public right-of-way or in any public park or any other place of whatever nature that is open to the public, with certain exceptions. Under current law, the prohibition on carrying certain shotguns and semi-automatic center-fire rifles and pistols applies to a narrower range of firearms, only in certain localities, and only when such firearms are loaded. A violation of this prohibition is a Class 1 misdemeanor. This bill was incorporated into SB 727.
Who sponsors VA SB 312?
Adam P. Ebbin is the primary sponsor of VA SB 312, joined by 1 cosponsor.
Description
Carrying assault firearms in public areas prohibited; penalty. Prohibits the carrying of certain semi-automatic center-fire rifles, pistols, and shotguns or any firearm modified to be operable as an assault firearm on any public street, road, alley, sidewalk, or public right-of-way or in any public park or any other place of whatever nature that is open to the public, with certain exceptions. Under current law, the prohibition on carrying certain shotguns and semi-automatic center-fire rifles and pistols applies to a narrower range of firearms, only in certain localities, and only when such firearms are loaded. A violation of this prohibition is a Class 1 misdemeanor. This bill was incorporated into SB 727.
- Introduced
- 2026-01-13
- Latest action
- 2026-01-26 — Incorporated by Courts of Justice (SB727-Jones) (13-Y 0-N)
- Bill type
- bill
- Last updated
- —
Sponsors
- Adam P. Ebbinprimary
- Scott A. Surovellcosponsor
Committees
Not provided by source.
Action timeline
2026-01-13
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26101889D
filing,introduction
2026-01-13
Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
referral-committee
2026-01-15
Fiscal Impact statement From VCSC (1/15/2026 2:49 pm)
2026-01-21
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB312)
2026-01-26
Incorporated by Courts of Justice (SB727-Jones) (13-Y 0-N)
Versions
Documents
Votes
Incorporated by Courts of Justice
2026-01-26 · pass · 13-0
Member-level votes (15)
- Scott A. Surovell: yes
- Mark D. Obenshain: yes
- Ryan T. McDougle: yes
- R. Creigh Deeds: yes
- Richard H. Stuart: not voting
- William M. Stanley, Jr.: not voting
- 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
S VOTE:
2026-01-26 · pass · 14-0
Member-level votes (15)
- Scott A. Surovell: yes
- Mark D. Obenshain: yes
- Ryan T. McDougle: yes
- R. Creigh Deeds: yes
- Richard H. Stuart: not voting
- 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
Related bills
No related bills recorded for this bill.
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