HB540Introduced in the House of Delegates
Carrying firearms in restricted locations; exception.
Introduced by Karen Hamilton, District 62
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Carrying firearms in restricted locations; exception. Provides that the prohibition on carrying a firearm in certain restricted locations does not apply to any woman who is a current victim of family abuse and has an active protective order against a family or household member.
Where it stands
Left in Committee Public Safety
February 18, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of DelegatesStage: Subcommittee recommends passing by indefinitely (7-Y 3-N) · January 22, 2026
7
Yes
3
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
10 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Adele McClure | 2 | Yes |
| Alfonso Lopez | 3 | Yes |
| Dan Helmer | 10 | Yes |
| Delores Oates | 31 | No |
| Tony Wilt | 34 | No |
| Eric Zehr | 51 | No |
| Debra Gardner | 76 | Yes |
| Kimberly Pope Adams | 82 | Yes |
| Nadarius Clark | 84 | Yes |
| Michael Feggans | 97 | Yes |
Bill history
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26102669D
Referred to Committee on Public Safety
Assigned HMPPS sub: Firearms
Subcommittee recommends passing by indefinitely (7-Y 3-N)
Left in Committee Public Safety
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