HB1524
Assault firearms; carrying in public areas prohibited, penalty.
Status:
In House
Latest Action:
Feb. 3, 2026
House: Assigned HMPPS sub: Firearms
Chief Patron:
Garrett McGuire (D)
Session:
2026 Regular Session
Summary
As Introduced. Carrying assault firearms in public areas prohibited; penalty.
Prohibits the carrying of certain semi-automatic center-fire rifles, pistols, and shotguns or any firearm modified to be operable as an assault firearm on any public street, road, alley, sidewalk, or public right-of-way or in any public park or any other place of whatever nature that is open to the public, ... (More) with certain exceptions. Under current law, the prohibition on carrying certain shotguns and semi-automatic center-fire rifles and pistols applies to a narrower range of firearms, only in certain localities, and only when such firearms are loaded. A violation of this prohibition is a Class 1 misdemeanor. (Less)-
Bill History
- 01/27/2026 - House: Presented and ordered printed 26105949D
- 01/27/2026 - House: Unanimous consent to introduce
- 01/27/2026 - House: Referred to Committee on Public Safety
- 01/28/2026 - House: Fiscal Impact statement From VCSC (1/28/2026 9:43 am)
- 01/28/2026 - House: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1524)
- 02/03/2026 - House: Assigned HMPPS sub: Firearms
