Nonresident concealed handgun permits; VSP to issue within 90 days of receipt of application.
Summary
Nonresident concealed handgun permits. Requires the Department of State Police to issue a nonresident concealed handgun permit within 90 days of receipt of a completed application unless it is determined that the applicant is disqualified.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 15, 2026
Last action Feb 18, 2026
Floor votes
How they voted
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
6
Key actions
2
Committee
4
Feb 18, 2026
Lower · Passed
Left in Committee Public Safety
lower
Jan 29, 2026
Lower · Passed
Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (7-Y 3-N)
lower
Jan 27, 2026
Committee
Assigned HMPPS sub: Firearms
lower
Jan 15, 2026
Committee
Referred to Committee on Public Safety
lower
Jan 15, 2026
Introduced
Presented and ordered printed 26104425D
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Lee Ware
RRepublican
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