HB916Introduced in the House of Delegates
Concealed handgun permit; demonstrated competence, effective clause.
Introduced by Alfonso Lopez, District 3
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Concealed handgun permit; demonstrated competence. Adds a handgun shooting class or course that teaches (i) efficient, effective, and responsible use of a concealed handgun for self-defense outside of the home; (ii) state laws pertaining to handguns; and (iii) proper handgun storage techniques to those programs that satisfy the demonstration of competence requirement for the issuance of a Virginia resident or nonresident concealed handgun permit. The bill removes the requirement that such a training course must be conducted by the National Rifle Association or the United States Concealed Carry Association. The provisions of the bill do not become effective unless reenacted by the 2027 Session of the General Assembly.
Where it stands
Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0438)
April 8, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of Delegates votes
4 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
4 recorded votes · each counted separately
House of DelegatesStage: Senate substitute agreed to by House (72-Y 27-N 0-A) · March 11, 2026
72
Yes
27
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
99 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 |
| Charniele Herring | 4 | Yes |
| Kirk McPike | 5 | Yes |
| Richard Sullivan | 6 | Yes |
| Karen Keys-Gamarra | 7 | Yes |
| Irene Shin | 8 | Yes |
| Karrie Delaney | 9 | Yes |
| Dan Helmer | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26102206D
Referred to Committee on Public Safety
Assigned HMPPS sub: Firearms
Subcommittee recommends reporting (7-Y 3-N)
Reported from Public Safety (19-Y 3-N)
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB916)
Read first time
Read second time and engrossed
Read third time and passed House (81-Y 16-N 0-A)
Constitutional reading dispensed (on 1st reading)
Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
Senate committee offered
Reported from Courts of Justice with amendments (9-Y 6-N)
Motion to rerefer to Finance and Appropriations agreed to
Rereferred to Finance and Appropriations
Reported from Finance and Appropriations with substitute (10-Y 5-N)
Rules suspended
Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 2nd reading) (39-Y 0-N 0-A)
Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote)
Committee substitute printed 26109383D-S1
Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote)
Passed by for the day
Read third time
Committee amendments rejected (Voice Vote)
Finance and Appropriations Substitute agreed to
Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute
Passed Senate with substitute (21-Y 19-N 0-A)
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB916)
Senate substitute agreed to by House (72-Y 27-N 0-A)
Enrolled
Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB916ER)
Signed by President
Signed by Speaker
Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 31, 2026
Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB916)
Approved by Governor - Chapter 438 (effective - see bill)
Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0438)
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