model confidence 90%
Adds rest areas 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 rest area as defined in § 33.2-1200.
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Status: Died (session ended)
Why the model tagged it this way: The bill amends an existing statute that restricts carrying firearms into Commonwealth-owned or leased buildings by expanding the list of exceptions to include rest areas (via addition of (i) in the exceptions list and deletion of 'or' before the prior final item). This creates both an expansion of carry rights in rest areas and continued restriction elsewhere in covered buildings.
| Date | Chamber | Motion | Yea-Nay | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-26 | S | Passed by indefinitely in Courts of Justice (8-Y 5-N) | 8-5 | Passed |
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-26 | S | Passed by indefinitely in Courts of Justice (8-Y 5-N) |
| 2026-01-25 | S | Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB79) |
| 2025-12-26 | S | Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice |
| 2025-12-26 | S | Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26100462D |