Virginia bills · 2026 Regular Session
Virginia SB 79
Firearms, etc.; carrying into bldg. owned or leased by the Commonwealth, exception for rest areas.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- J.D. "Danny" Diggs (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; exception for rest areas. Provides that the prohibition on carrying a firearm or explosive material in any building owned or leased by the Commonwealth does not apply to any rest area.
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 (8-Y 5-N) - Jan 25, 2026 · Senate
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB79) - Dec 26, 2025 · Senate
Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice - Dec 26, 2025 · Senate
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26100462D