SB312Introduced in the Senate
Assault firearms; carrying in public areas prohibited, penalty.
Introduced by Adam Ebbin, District 39
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Carrying assault firearms in public areas prohibited; penalty. Prohibits the carrying of certain semi-automatic center-fire rifles, pistols, and shotguns or any firearm modified to be operable as an assault firearm on any public street, road, alley, sidewalk, or public right-of-way or in any public park or any other place of whatever nature that is open to the public, with certain exceptions. Under current law, the prohibition on carrying certain shotguns and semi-automatic center-fire rifles and pistols applies to a narrower range of firearms, only in certain localities, and only when such firearms are loaded. A violation of this prohibition is a Class 1 misdemeanor. This bill was incorporated into SB 727.
Where it stands
Incorporated by Courts of Justice (SB727-Jones) (13-Y 0-N)
January 26, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Incorporated by Courts of Justice (SB727-Jones) (13-Y 0-N) · January 26, 2026
13
Yes
0
No
2
Absent or Not Voting
15 senators recorded in this Senate 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 senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Mark Obenshain | 2 | Yes |
| William Stanley | 7 | Absent |
| Mark Peake | 8 | Yes |
| Creigh Deeds | 11 | Yes |
| Glen Sturtevant | 12 | Yes |
| Lashrecse Aird | 13 | Yes |
| Lamont Bagby | 14 | Yes |
| Richard Stuart | 25 | Absent |
| Ryan McDougle | 26 | Yes |
| Russet Perry | 31 | Yes |
Bill history
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26101889D
Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
Fiscal Impact statement From VCSC (1/15/2026 2:49 pm)
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB312)
Incorporated by Courts of Justice (SB727-Jones) (13-Y 0-N)
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