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Virginia · 2026 Regular Session
HB696Firearm/explosive material; carrying into a bldg. owned or leased by the Commonwealth, exceptions.
Direction
FirearmscarryAI label
↑Expands gun accessmodel confidence 90%
Adds highway rest areas and government stores to the list of exceptions where the prohibition on carrying firearms into Commonwealth-owned or leased buildings does not apply, so more ability to carry firearms in those locations.
The provisions of clauses (iii) and (iv) of subsection B shall not apply to ... (i) any highway rest area as defined in § 33.2-1200; or (j) any government store as defined in § 4.1-100.
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Why the model tagged it this way: The bill amends § 18.2-283.2 by expanding exceptions to the carry ban in Commonwealth buildings/areas to include highway rest areas and government stores (expands carry) while striking the prior exception for state parks (restricts carry). 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
2026-01-22 16:00 · Hearing · House Public Safety: Firearms Hearing House North Subcommittee Room - 200
Votes
Date
Chamber
Motion
Yea-Nay
2026-01-22
H
Subcommittee recommends passing by indefinitely (6-Y 3-N)