Concealed handguns; alternate methods of submission of applications for permits.
Commonwealth of VirginiaVirginiaApplications for concealed handgun permits. Allows for written or electronic submission of applications for concealed handgun permits.
- Status
- Passed
- Signed or otherwise enacted
- Status date
- Apr 22, 2026
- 204 days ago
- Current chamber
- Senate
- Session
- 2026 Regular Session
VA HB 101 · PassedApr 22
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Bill details
- Last action
- Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP1034) · Apr 22, 2026
Sponsors
JBJason BallardRepresentative · Republican · HD-042Primary sponsorPrimary sponsor
JTJoshua ThomasRepresentative · Democrat · HD-021
NCNadarius ClarkRepresentative · Democrat · HD-084
MCMitchell CornettRepresentative · Republican · HD-046
WDWill DavisRepresentative · Republican · HD-039
JGJackie GlassRepresentative · Democrat · HD-093
DHDan HelmerRepresentative · Democrat · HD-010
BWBill WileyRepresentative · Republican · HD-032
Bill history
Newest first.
Apr 22, 2026Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP1034)
Apr 22, 2026Approved by Governor-Chapter 1034 (effective 7/1/2026)
Apr 22, 2026Signed by PresidentSenate
Apr 22, 2026Signed by SpeakerHouse
Apr 22, 2026Reenrolled bill text (HB101ER2)House
Apr 22, 2026ReenrolledHouse
Apr 22, 2026Governor's recommendation adopted
Apr 22, 2026Senate concurred in Governor's recommendation (39-Y 0-N 0-A)Senate
Show 26 earlier actions
Apr 22, 2026House concurred in Governor's recommendation (99-Y 0-N 0-A)House
Apr 13, 2026Governor's recommendation received by House
Mar 10, 2026Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
Mar 10, 2026Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 10, 2026House
Mar 2, 2026Signed by PresidentSenate
Mar 2, 2026Signed by SpeakerHouse
Mar 2, 2026Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB101)House
Mar 2, 2026Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB101ER)House
Mar 2, 2026EnrolledHouse
Feb 25, 2026Passed Senate (40-Y 0-N 0-A)Senate
Feb 25, 2026Read third timeSenate
Feb 24, 2026Passed by for the day (Voice Vote)Senate
Feb 24, 2026Constitutional reading dispensed (on 2nd reading) (39-Y 0-N 0-A)Senate
Feb 24, 2026Rules suspendedSenate
Feb 23, 2026Reported from Courts of Justice (14-Y 0-N)Senate
Jan 30, 2026Referred to Committee for Courts of JusticeSenate
Jan 30, 2026Constitutional reading dispensed (on 1st reading)Senate
Jan 29, 2026Read third time and passed House (98-Y 1-N 0-A)House
Jan 28, 2026Read second time and engrossedHouse
Jan 27, 2026Read first timeHouse
Jan 23, 2026Reported from Public Safety (21-Y 1-N)House
Jan 22, 2026Subcommittee recommends reporting (10-Y 0-N)House
Jan 20, 2026Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB101)House
Jan 16, 2026Assigned HPS sub: FirearmsHouse
Jan 2, 2026Referred to Committee on Public SafetyHouse
Jan 2, 2026Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26101130DHouse
Recorded votes
Subcommittee recommends reporting (10-Y 0-N)Jan 22, 2026 · House · 10 yea · 0 nayPassedPassed
Reported from Public Safety (21-Y 1-N)Jan 23, 2026 · House · 21 yea · 1 nayPassedPassed
Read third time and passed House (98-Y 1-N 0-A)Jan 29, 2026 · House · 98 yea · 1 nayPassedPassed
Reported from Courts of Justice (14-Y 0-N)Feb 23, 2026 · Senate · 14 yea · 0 nayPassedPassed
Constitutional reading dispensed (on 2nd reading) (39-Y 0-N 0-A)Feb 24, 2026 · Senate · 39 yea · 0 nayPassedPassed
Passed Senate (40-Y 0-N 0-A)Feb 25, 2026 · Senate · 40 yea · 0 nayPassedPassed
House concurred in Governor's recommendation (99-Y 0-N 0-A)Apr 22, 2026 · House · 99 yea · 0 nayPassedPassed
Senate concurred in Governor's recommendation (39-Y 0-N 0-A)Apr 22, 2026 · Senate · 39 yea · 0 nayPassedPassed
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