Topic and direction labels are AI-assisted, and each one quotes the bill text it is based on.
How labels work
Virginia · 2025 Regular Session
SB941Robbery; use of air or gas operated weapon, etc., penalty.
Direction
Firearmsweapon accessory restrictionsAI label
↓Restricts gun accessmodel confidence 80%
Expands the definition of robbery with a firearm (Class 3 felony) to also cover air or gas operated weapons similar in appearance to a firearm, increasing penalties for using such weapons in robberies.
Any person who commits robbery by using or displaying a firearm, as defined in § 18.2-308.2:2, or any air or gas operated weapon similar in appearance to a firearm, whether capable of being fired or not, in a threatening manner is guilty of a Class 3 felony.
✓ Quote verified word for word in the bill text
FirearmsotherAI label
↓Restricts gun accessmodel confidence 70%
Treats air or gas operated weapons similar in appearance to a firearm as equivalent to firearms for the purpose of enhanced robbery penalties, even if not capable of being fired.
or any air or gas operated weapon similar in appearance to a firearm, whether capable of being fired or not, in a threatening manner
Why the model tagged it this way: The bill amends robbery penalties to explicitly include air or gas operated weapons that look like firearms (even if inoperable) under the higher Class 3 felony category previously limited to actual firearms, imposing stricter penalties for their use in robberies. This does not change general firearm access, ownership, or carry rules but restricts use of certain weapon-like items in the context of robbery. No other listed topics are substantively addressed.
Related bills
HB926Outdoor shooting of firearm on property without reasonable care; prohibition, penalty.↓Restricts gun access=No change to gun access Committee
HB217Assault firearms & certain ammunition feeding devices; purchase, sale, etc., prohibited, penalties.↓Restricts gun access↓Restricts gun access Law
HB229Weapons; possession prohibited in hospital that provides mental health or developmental services.↓Restricts gun access↓Restricts gun access Law
SB173Weapons; possession prohibited in hospital that provides mental health or developmental services.↓Restricts gun access Law
Hearings and calendar
2025-01-17 00:00 · Hearing · Senate Courts of Justice Hearing Senate Room A, Room 305, General Assembly Building
2025-01-22 09:00 · Hearing · Senate Finance and Appropriations Hearing Senate Room A, Room 305, General Assembly Building
2025-02-05 00:00 · Hearing · House Courts of Justice - Criminal Committee Hearing House Committee Room C - 206
2025-02-10 00:00 · Hearing · House Courts of Justice Committee Hearing House Committee Room C - 206
Votes
Date
Chamber
Motion
Yea-Nay
2025-01-17
S
Reported from Courts of Justice with substitute and rereferred to Finance and Appropriations (15-Y 0-N)
15-0
Passed
2025-01-22
S
Reported from Finance and Appropriations (13-Y 0-N 1-A)
13-0
Passed
2025-01-23
S
Constitutional reading dispensed (on 1st reading) (39-Y 0-N)
39-0
Passed
2025-01-27
S
Read third time and passed Senate (38-Y 0-N)
38-0
Passed
2025-02-05
H
Subcommittee recommends reporting and referring to Appropriations (8-Y 0-N)
8-0
Passed
2025-02-10
H
Reported from Courts of Justice and referred to Appropriations (22-Y 0-N)