HB691Introduced in the House of Delegates
Firearms; control by localities.
Introduced by Eric Zehr, District 51
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Control of firearms by localities. Removes the option for a locality to adopt an ordinance that prohibits the possession, carrying, or transportation of any firearms, ammunition, or components or combination thereof in any (i) public park owned or operated by the locality, or by any authority or local government entity created or controlled by the locality, or (ii) public street, road, alley, or sidewalk or public right of way or any other place of whatever nature that is open to the public and is being used by or is adjacent to a permitted event or an event that would otherwise require a permit.
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
1
Absent or Not Voting
11 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 | Absent |
| Alfonso Lopez | 3 | Yes |
| Dan Helmer | 10 | Yes |
| Marcus Simon | 13 | 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 |
Bill history
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26103555D
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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