SB775Introduced in the Senate
Public Safety - Gun Buyback Programs - Destruction of Firearms
Introduced by William Smith, District 20
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Requiring a federal firearms licensee or law enforcement agency operating a gun buyback program to destroy each firearm and all its component parts that are traded in as part of a gun buyback program; authorizing a licensee or agency to contract with a law enforcement agency or a business to destroy certain firearms; requiring a law enforcement agency operating a program to determine if a firearm is a crime firearm or has been reported lost or stolen before destroying the weapon; etc.
Where it stands
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 430
May 12, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of Delegates votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
House of DelegatesStage: Third Reading Passed · April 13, 2026
96
Yes
36
No
9
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 | No |
| Jim Hinebaugh | 1 | No |
| William Wivell | 2 | No |
| William Valentine | 2 | No |
| Matthew Schindler | 2 | Yes |
| Ken Kerr | 3 | Yes |
| Kris Fair | 3 | Yes |
| Karen Simpson | 3 | Yes |
| Barrie Ciliberti | 4 | No |
Bill history
First Reading Judicial Proceedings
Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m.
Favorable with Amendments Report by Judicial Proceedings
Favorable with Amendments {653821/1 Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Third Reading Passed (45-0)
Referred Judiciary
Hearing 4/01 at 1:00 p.m.
Favorable Report by Judiciary
Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
Third Reading Passed (96-36)
Returned Passed
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 430
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