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Proposed Virginia Firearm Legislation HB1420

  this is an pro-gun bill
Legislation Overview

Title: Carrying a concealed handgun; permit not required.

Subject: Crimes and Offenses Generally: Weapons: Concealed Weapons: Handguns

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.

Session: 2023 Regular Session

Last Action: Left in Rules

Last Action Date: February 7, 2023

Sponsors

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13 sponsors: Bill Wiley (R); Timothy Anderson (R); Jason Ballard (R); Ronnie Campbell (R); Mike Cherry (R); AC Cordoza (R); Hyland Fowler (R); Dave LaRock (R); Marie March (R); Chris Runion (R); Wendell Walker (R); Wren Williams (R); Thomas Wright (R);

Percentage of House Of Delegates sponsoring bill: 13% (13 of 100)

History
Chamber Date Action
House Feb 7, 2023 Left in Rules
House Dec 13, 2022 Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/23 23100888D
House Dec 13, 2022 Referred to Committee on Rules
Texts
Type Date State Link Text
Prefiled Dec 13, 2022 state link bill text
Amendments
Title Description Date State Link Text Adopted
There are no amendments to this bill at this time
Votes - Click on description to view vote roll call

There have not been any votes on this bill

Link: link to state bill page

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