HB696Introduced in the House of Delegates
Firearm/explosive material; carrying into a bldg. owned or leased by the Commonwealth, exceptions.
Introduced by Eric Zehr, District 51
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Carrying a firearm or explosive material into a building owned or leased by the Commonwealth; exceptions for highway rest areas and government stores. Provides that the prohibition on carrying a firearm or explosive material in any building owned or leased by the Commonwealth shall not apply to any highway rest area or government store, as those terms are defined in relevant law.
Where it stands
Left in Committee Public Safety
February 18, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of DelegatesStage: Subcommittee recommends passing by indefinitely (6-Y 3-N) · January 22, 2026
6
Yes
3
No
1
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 | Absent |
| 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 26103607D
Referred to Committee on Public Safety
Assigned HMPPS sub: Firearms
Subcommittee recommends passing by indefinitely (6-Y 3-N)
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB696)
Left in Committee Public Safety
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