Concealed handguns; alternate methods of submission of applications for permits.
Summary
Applications for concealed handgun permits. Allows for alternate methods of submission of applications for concealed handgun permits by removing the requirement that such applications be submitted in writing.
Bill status
vetoed
4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Feb 2026
House of Delegates Passage
Mar 2026
Senate Passage
Mar 2026
Vetoed
Apr 2026
Introduced Jan 2, 2026
Vetoed Apr 13, 2026
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What changed between versions
Introduced
→
Enrolled
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3 edits
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Mar 2, 2026
MINOR
The bill text transitioned from its initial introduction to its final enrolled version, marking the completion of the legislative process. The substantive policy content regarding concealed handgun permit applications, eligibility criteria, and training requirements remained unchanged throughout the process.
TECHNICAL
Removed procedural metadata such as sponsor names, committee referral status, and the original introduction date, as these are no longer relevant once the bill is enacted.
Added standard enrolled bill formatting, including the official title 'Virginia Acts of Assembly,' chapter designation, and approval date, to signify the law's final status.
Adjusted line breaks and spacing to fit the standard layout of the enrolled bill document, while preserving the exact wording of the legal text.
Floor votes · Senate Feb 25, 2026 · House of Delegates Jan 29, 2026
How they voted
39–0
Passed
Total votes 39
Feb 25, 2026
D
Democratic20
100% Yea
R
Republican19
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
25
Key actions
9
Committee
6
Apr 13, 2026
Vetoed
Governor's recommendation received by House
executive
Mar 2, 2026
Upper · Passed
Signed by President
upper
Mar 2, 2026
Lower · Passed
Signed by Speaker
lower
Mar 2, 2026
Lower · Passed
Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB101ER)
lower
Feb 25, 2026
Upper · Passed
Passed Senate (40-Y 0-N 0-A)
upper
Feb 24, 2026
Upper · Passed
Passed by for the day (Voice Vote)
upper
Feb 23, 2026
Upper · Passed
Reported from Courts of Justice (14-Y 0-N)
upper
Jan 30, 2026
Committee
Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
upper
Jan 29, 2026
Lower · Passed
Read third time and passed House (98-Y 1-N 0-A)
lower
Jan 23, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported from Public Safety (21-Y 1-N)
lower
Jan 22, 2026
Lower · Passed
Subcommittee recommends reporting (10-Y 0-N)
lower
Jan 16, 2026
Committee
Assigned HPS sub: Firearms
lower
Jan 2, 2026
Committee
Referred to Committee on Public Safety
lower
1 primary · 7 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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