HB97Introduced in the House of Delegates
Precious metals dealers; permit requirements.
Introduced by Jason Ballard, District 42
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Professions and occupations; precious metals dealers; permit requirements. Eliminates the requirement that an applicant for a precious metals dealer permit submit fingerprints to the chief law-enforcement officer of the appropriate jurisdiction as part of the application process. The bill instead requires the chief law-enforcement officer to issue a permit to an applicant after confirming via a fingerprint-based or computerized criminal background check that such applicant has not been convicted of a felony or crime of moral turpitude within seven years prior to the date of application.
Where it stands
Left in Committee General Laws
February 18, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of DelegatesStage: Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (7-Y 2-N) · February 5, 2026
7
Yes
2
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
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What do people think?
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How would you vote on this bill?
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See how each delegate voted
| Delegate | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Adele McClure | 2 | Yes |
| Karrie Delaney | 9 | Yes |
| Holly Seibold | 12 | Yes |
| Joshua Cole | 28 | Yes |
| Elizabeth Guzman | 31 | Yes |
| Ellen McLaughlin | 36 | No |
| Katrina Callsen | 54 | Yes |
| Hyland Fowler | 59 | No |
| Stacey Annie Carroll | 64 | Yes |
| Barry Knight | 98 | Absent |
Bill history
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26101124D
Referred to Committee on General Laws
Assigned HGL sub: Professions/Occupations and Administrative Process
Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (7-Y 2-N)
Left in Committee General Laws
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