VA SB 723
Status unknownConcealed handgun; carrying without a permit.
Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · upper
Quick answers
Did VA SB 723 pass?
The current status of VA SB 723 is not known from the official record. Latest recorded action (2026-01-28): Passed by indefinitely in Courts of Justice (9-Y 6-N)
What is VA SB 723 about?
Carrying a concealed handgun; permit not required. Allows any person who is otherwise eligible to obtain a concealed handgun permit to carry a concealed handgun without a permit anywhere he may lawfully carry a handgun openly within the Commonwealth.
Who sponsors VA SB 723?
Glen H. Sturtevant, Jr. is the primary sponsor of VA SB 723.
Description
Carrying a concealed handgun; permit not required. Allows any person who is otherwise eligible to obtain a concealed handgun permit to carry a concealed handgun without a permit anywhere he may lawfully carry a handgun openly within the Commonwealth.
- Introduced
- 2026-01-15
- Latest action
- 2026-01-28 — Passed by indefinitely in Courts of Justice (9-Y 6-N)
- Bill type
- bill
- Last updated
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Sponsors
- Glen H. Sturtevant, Jr.primary
Committees
Not provided by source.
Action timeline
2026-01-15
Presented and ordered printed 26104381D
introduction
2026-01-15
Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
referral-committee
2026-01-28
Passed by indefinitely in Courts of Justice (9-Y 6-N)
deferral
Versions
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Documents
Votes
Passed by indefinitely in Courts of Justice
2026-01-28 · pass · 9-6
Member-level votes (15)
- Scott A. Surovell: yes
- Mark D. Obenshain: no
- Ryan T. McDougle: no
- R. Creigh Deeds: yes
- Richard H. Stuart: no
- William M. Stanley, Jr.: no
- Jennifer B. Boysko: yes
- Mark J. Peake: no
- 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.: no
Related bills
No related bills recorded for this bill.
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Attribution
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