Virginia bills · 2026 Regular Session
Virginia HB 540
Carrying firearms in restricted locations; exception.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Karen Hamilton (Republican)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Virginia legislature· SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED
Carrying firearms in restricted locations; exception. Provides that the prohibition on carrying a firearm in certain restricted locations does not apply to any woman who is a current victim of family abuse and has an active protective order against a family or household member.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 15, 2026, 8:04 PM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 22, 2026 House | Subcommittee recommends passing by indefinitely | pass | Set your home in Virginia to see |
Actions
- Feb 18, 2026 · House
Left in Committee Public Safety - Jan 22, 2026 · House
Subcommittee recommends passing by indefinitely (7-Y 3-N) - Jan 20, 2026 · House
Assigned HMPPS sub: Firearms - Jan 13, 2026 · House
Referred to Committee on Public Safety - Jan 13, 2026 · House
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26102669D