HB700Introduced in the House of Delegates
Firearms; waiting period for purchase, penalties.
Introduced by C.E. Hayes, District 91
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Purchase of firearms; waiting period; penalties. Provides that no person shall sell a firearm unless at least five days have elapsed from the time the prospective purchaser completes the written consent form to have a licensed dealer obtain criminal history record information, with exceptions enumerated in relevant law. The bill provides that any person who willfully and intentionally sells to another person or purchases from another person a firearm in violation of this prohibition is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor. Additionally, the bill provides that any dealer who willfully and intentionally sells, rents, trades, or transfers a firearm in violation of such prohibition is guilty of a Class 6 felony.
Where it stands
Left in Committee Public Safety
February 18, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
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Bill history
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26103829D
Fiscal Impact statement From VCSC (1/13/2026 4:53 pm)
Referred to Committee on Public Safety
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB700)
Left in Committee Public Safety
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