HB83Introduced in the House of Delegates
Family and Law Enforcement Protection Act
Introduced by Sandy Bartlett, District 32
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Altering and establishing provisions relating to the surrender of firearms by a respondent under the domestic violence statutes; and requiring the law enforcement agency that served the order to take certain actions within 3 business days after service of an order against a respondent who is not in compliance with an order to surrender certain firearms.
Where it stands
Referred Judicial Proceedings
March 23, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of DelegatesStage: Third Reading Passed · March 21, 2026
89
Yes
32
No
20
Absent or Not Voting
141 delegates recorded in this House of Delegates vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each delegate voted
| Delegate | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Jason Buckel | 1 | No |
| Terry Baker | 1 | Absent |
| Jim Hinebaugh | 1 | Absent |
| William Wivell | 2 | No |
| William Valentine | 2 | No |
| Matthew Schindler | 2 | Yes |
| Ken Kerr | 3 | Yes |
| Kris Fair | 3 | Absent |
| Karen Simpson | 3 | Yes |
| Barrie Ciliberti | 4 | No |
Bill history
Pre-filed
First Reading Judiciary
Hearing 1/29 at 2:00 p.m.
Favorable with Amendments Report by Judiciary
Favorable with Amendments {403827/1 Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Third Reading Passed (89-32)
Referred Judicial Proceedings
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