Virginia House Bill 696: Firearm/explosive material; carrying into a bldg. owned or leased by the Commonwealth, exceptions.

Virginia · 2026 Regular Session

What it does

Carrying a firearm or explosive material into a building owned or leased by the Commonwealth; exceptions for highway rest areas and government stores. Provides that the prohibition on carrying a firearm or explosive material in any building owned or leased by the Commonwealth shall not apply to any highway rest area or government store, as those terms are defined in relevant law.

Latest action

Left in Committee Public Safety (2026-02-18)

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