HB623Introduced in the House of Delegates
Forfeiture of certain weapons; petition for return by Commonwealth.
Introduced by Mike Cherry, District 74
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Forfeiture of certain weapons; petition for return by Commonwealth. Permits the attorney for the Commonwealth to petition a court for the return of a weapon to its lawful owner where such weapon was used by any person in the commission of a criminal offense and forfeited to the Commonwealth by order of the court.
Where it stands
Continued to next session in Public Safety (Voice Vote)
January 23, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
What do people think?
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Bill history
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26103531D
Referred to Committee on Public Safety
Assigned HMPPS sub: Firearms
Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote)
Continued to next session in Public Safety (Voice Vote)
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