HB692Introduced in the House of Delegates
Concealed handgun permit; lowers fee for processing an application.
Introduced by Eric Zehr, District 51
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Concealed handgun permit fees. Lowers the maximum from $35 to $10 the fee that a local law-enforcement agency conducting a background investigation for the purpose of processing an application for a concealed handgun permit may charge to cover the cost of conducting such an investigation and lowers from $50 to $25 the maximum total amount for processing such an application.
Where it stands
Left in Committee Public Safety
February 18, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of DelegatesStage: Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (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 26103584D
Referred to Committee on Public Safety
Assigned HMPPS sub: Firearms
Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (7-Y 3-N)
Left in Committee Public Safety
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