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Virginia · 2025 Regular Session
HB2202Concealed handgun; carrying without a permit.
Direction
FirearmscarryAI label
↑Expands gun accessmodel confidence 95%
Eliminates the requirement for a permit to carry a concealed handgun for persons who may lawfully carry openly, so greater ability to carry concealed handguns without a permit.
11. For the sole purpose of carrying a concealed handgun, any person who carries a handgun anywhere he may lawfully carry a handgun openly within the Commonwealth and who is otherwise qualified under this article to obtain a concealed handgun permit. Such person shall not be required to meet the requirements of subsection B of § 18.2-308.02 or subsection B of § 18.2-308.06, as applicable, to carry a concealed handgun under this subdivision.
Why the model tagged it this way: The bill amends § 18.2-308 to add a new exception allowing permitless concealed carry of handguns in places where open carry is lawful (for those otherwise qualified), directly expanding the ability to carry concealed firearms without a permit. No other listed topics are substantively addressed.
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
2025-01-31 08:00 · Hearing · House Public Safety Committee Hearing House Committee Room A - 008