Virginia bills · 2026 Regular Session
Virginia SB 78
Firearms-related offenses; increases mandatory minimum sentence, penalty.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- J.D. "Danny" Diggs (Republican)
Cosponsors (1)
- Christie New Craig (Republican)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Virginia legislature· SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED
Firearms-related offenses; mandatory minimum sentences; penalty. Increases from five to 10 years for a second or subsequent offense the mandatory minimum sentence for use or display of a firearm during the commission of certain felonies.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 15, 2026, 4:19 PM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 26, 2026 Senate | Passed by indefinitely in Courts of Justice | pass | Set your home in Virginia to see |
Actions
- Jan 26, 2026 · Senate
Passed by indefinitely in Courts of Justice (9-Y 5-N) - Jan 6, 2026 · Senate
Fiscal Impact statement From VCSC (1/6/2026 2:15 pm) - Dec 26, 2025 · Senate
Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice - Dec 26, 2025 · Senate
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26100465D