HB101Introduced in the House of Delegates
Concealed handguns; alternate methods of submission of applications for permits.
Introduced by Jason Ballard, District 42
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Applications for concealed handgun permits. Allows for written or electronic submission of applications for concealed handgun permits.
Where it stands
Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP1034)
April 22, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of Delegates votes
4 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
4 recorded votes · each counted separately
SenateStage: Senate concurred in Governor's recommendation (39-Y 0-N 0-A) · April 22, 2026
39
Yes
0
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
40 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Bennett-Parker | 5 | Yes |
| Michael Jones | 77 | Yes |
| Timmy French | 1 | Yes |
| Mark Obenshain | 2 | Yes |
| Chris Head | 3 | Absent |
| David Suetterlein | 4 | Yes |
| Travis Hackworth | 5 | Yes |
| Todd Pillion | 6 | Yes |
| William Stanley | 7 | Yes |
| Mark Peake | 8 | Yes |
Bill history
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26101130D
Referred to Committee on Public Safety
Assigned HPS sub: Firearms
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB101)
Subcommittee recommends reporting (10-Y 0-N)
Reported from Public Safety (21-Y 1-N)
Read first time
Read second time and engrossed
Read third time and passed House (98-Y 1-N 0-A)
Constitutional reading dispensed (on 1st reading)
Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
Reported from Courts of Justice (14-Y 0-N)
Rules suspended
Constitutional reading dispensed (on 2nd reading) (39-Y 0-N 0-A)
Passed by for the day (Voice Vote)
Read third time
Passed Senate (40-Y 0-N 0-A)
Enrolled
Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB101ER)
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB101)
Signed by Speaker
Signed by President
Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 10, 2026
Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
Governor's recommendation received by House
House concurred in Governor's recommendation (99-Y 0-N 0-A)
Senate concurred in Governor's recommendation (39-Y 0-N 0-A)
Governor's recommendation adopted
Reenrolled
Reenrolled bill text (HB101ER2)
Signed by Speaker
Signed by President
Approved by Governor-Chapter 1034 (effective 7/1/2026)
Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP1034)
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