Virginia bills · 2026 Regular Session
Virginia HB 97
Precious metals dealers; permit requirements.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Jason S. Ballard (Republican)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Virginia legislature· SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED
Professions and occupations; precious metals dealers; permit requirements. Eliminates the requirement that an applicant for a precious metals dealer permit submit fingerprints to the chief law-enforcement officer of the appropriate jurisdiction as part of the application process. The bill instead requires the chief law-enforcement officer to issue a permit to an applicant after confirming via a fingerprint-based or computerized criminal background check that such applicant has not been convicted of a felony or crime of moral turpitude within seven years prior to the date of application.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 15, 2026, 4:19 PM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 5, 2026 House | Subcommittee recommends laying on the table | pass | Set your home in Virginia to see |
Actions
- Feb 18, 2026 · House
Left in Committee General Laws - Feb 5, 2026 · House
Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (7-Y 2-N) - Jan 23, 2026 · House
Assigned HGL sub: Professions/Occupations and Administrative Process - Jan 2, 2026 · House
Referred to Committee on General Laws - Jan 2, 2026 · House
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26101124D