HB 16 Virginia House of Delegates · 2024 Regular Session

Firearm or explosive material; carrying within Capitol Square and the surrounding area, etc.

Summary
Carrying a firearm or explosive material withinCapitol Square and the surrounding area, into a building owned orleased by the Commonwealth, etc.; exception for concealed handgunpermit holders. Adds an exception for persons who have been issueda valid concealed handgun permit by the Commonwealth to the prohibitionof carrying a firearm within Capitol Square and the surrounding area,any building owned or leased by the Commonwealth or any agency thereof,or any office where employees of the Commonwealth or any agency thereofare regularly present for the purpose of performing their officialduties.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Dec 2023
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Introduced Dec 9, 2023 Last action Jan 19, 2024
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Dec 9, 2023
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Referred to Committee on Public Safety
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Tom Garrett
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