HB 700 Virginia House of Delegates · 2026 Regular Session

Firearms; waiting period for purchase, penalties.

Summary
Purchase of firearms; waiting period; penalties. Provides that no person shall sell a firearm unless at least five days have elapsed from the time the prospective purchaser completes the written consent form to have a licensed dealer obtain criminal history record information, with exceptions enumerated in relevant law. The bill provides that any person who willfully and intentionally sells to another person or purchases from another person a firearm in violation of this prohibition is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor. Additionally, the bill provides that any dealer who willfully and intentionally sells, rents, trades, or transfers a firearm in violation of such prohibition is guilty of a Class 6 felony.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Feb 18, 2026
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Feb 18, 2026
Lower · Passed
Left in Committee Public Safety
lower
Jan 13, 2026
Committee
Referred to Committee on Public Safety
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Cliff Hayes
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