Virginia Senate Bill 643: Firearms, certain; possession, transportation, or purchase by certain persons, penalty.

Virginia · 2026 Regular Session

What it does

Possession or transportation of certain firearms by certain persons; penalty. Prohibits any person younger than 18 years of age from knowingly and intentionally possessing or transporting a handgun or assault firearm within the Commonwealth. The bill also prohibits any person younger than 21 years of age, with certain exceptions outlined in the bill, from purchasing a handgun or assault firearm in the Commonwealth. The bill provides that a violation of the provisions of the bill is a Class 1 misdemeanor. This bill incorporates SB 797.

Latest action

Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB643) (2026-03-24)

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