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Virginia · 2025 Regular Session
HB1559Renewal of concealed handgun permit; demonstrated competence.
Direction
FirearmscarryAI label
↑Expands gun accessmodel confidence 90%
Eliminates the requirement for proof of training or demonstration of competence when renewing a concealed handgun permit, so greater ability to carry concealed firearms without additional barriers.
persons who have previously been issued a concealed handgun permit pursuant to this article shall not be required to provide any proof of training or demonstration of competence to be issued a new five-year permit pursuant to this section.
Why the model tagged it this way: The bill removes the training/competence demonstration requirement specifically for renewal of concealed handgun permits (while keeping disqualifier checks), which reduces a restriction on the ability to carry concealed firearms.
Related bills
HB1035Public schools; school security and discipline, employment of school security officers, training.↑Expands gun access=No change to gun access Committee
HB229Weapons; possession prohibited in hospital that provides mental health or developmental services.↓Restricts gun access↓Restricts gun access Law
HB101Concealed handguns; alternate methods of submission of applications for permits.↑Expands gun access Law
HB1524Assault firearms; carrying in public areas prohibited, exceptions, penalty.↓Restricts gun access=No change to gun access Law
Hearings and calendar
2025-01-16 16:00 · Hearing · House Public Safety - Firearms Committee Hearing House South Subcommittee Room - 210 Update
2025-01-23 16:00 · Hearing · House Public Safety - Firearms Committee Hearing House North Subcommittee Room - 200
Votes
Date
Chamber
Motion
Yea-Nay
2025-01-23
H
Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (5-Y 3-N)