HB694Introduced in the House of Delegates
Concealed handgun; carrying without a permit.
Introduced by Eric Zehr, District 51
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Carrying a concealed handgun; permit not required. Allows any person who is otherwise eligible to obtain a concealed handgun permit to carry a concealed handgun without a permit anywhere he may lawfully carry a handgun openly within the Commonwealth.
Where it stands
Tabled in Public Safety (15-Y 7-N)
January 23, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of DelegatesStage: Tabled in Public Safety (15-Y 7-N) · January 23, 2026
15
Yes
7
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
22 delegates recorded in this House of Delegates vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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See how each delegate voted
| Delegate | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Patrick Hope | 1 | Yes |
| Adele McClure | 2 | Yes |
| Alfonso Lopez | 3 | Yes |
| Elizabeth Bennett-Parker | 5 | Yes |
| Dan Helmer | 10 | Yes |
| Holly Seibold | 12 | Yes |
| Marcus Simon | 13 | Yes |
| Joshua Thomas | 21 | Yes |
| Delores Oates | 31 | No |
| Tony Wilt | 34 | No |
Bill history
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26103559D
Referred to Committee on Public Safety
Tabled in Public Safety (15-Y 7-N)
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