VA SB643 2026

Firearms, certain; possession, transportation, or purchase by certain persons, penalty.

Date of Vote: February 17, 2026

Chamber of Origin: Senate

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. 

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Jennifer BoyskoState SenateVirginia
Lifetime Score:13.04
Adam EbbinState SenateVirginia
Lifetime Score:13.64
Barbara FavolaState SenateVirginia
Lifetime Score:13.04
Creigh DeedsState SenateVirginia
Lifetime Score:8.70
Lashrecse AirdState SenateVirginia
Lifetime Score:.00
Lamont BagbyState SenateVirginia
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Tammy Brankley MulchiState SenateVirginia
Lifetime Score:81.58
Luther CifersState SenateVirginia
Lifetime Score:90.00
J.D. DiggsState SenateVirginia
Lifetime Score:68.42
Richard StuartState SenateVirginia
Lifetime Score:86.96
Ryan McDougleState SenateVirginia
Lifetime Score:82.61
Tara DurantState SenateVirginia
Lifetime Score:81.58

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