HB863Introduced in the House of Delegates
Gun Theft Felony Act of 2026
Introduced by Stuart Schmidt, District 33
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Classifying the theft of a firearm as a felony; establishing a penalty for a first conviction for theft of a firearm of imprisonment not exceeding 5 years or a fine not exceeding $1,000 or both; and establishing a penalty for subsequent convictions of imprisonment not exceeding 10 years or a fine not exceeding $2,500 or both.
Where it stands
Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m.
February 5, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
Bill history
First Reading Judiciary
Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m.
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