Virginia bills · 2026 Regular Session
Virginia HB 696
Firearm/explosive material; carrying into a bldg. owned or leased by the Commonwealth, exceptions.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Eric R. Zehr (Republican)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Virginia legislature· SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED
Carrying a firearm or explosive material into a building owned or leased by the Commonwealth; exceptions for highway rest areas and government stores. Provides that the prohibition on carrying a firearm or explosive material in any building owned or leased by the Commonwealth shall not apply to any highway rest area or government store, as those terms are defined in relevant law.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 14, 2026, 8:13 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 - Feb 2, 2026 · House
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB696) - Jan 22, 2026 · House
Subcommittee recommends passing by indefinitely (6-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 26103607D