SB723Introduced in the Senate
Concealed handgun; carrying without a permit.
Introduced by Glen Sturtevant, District 12
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Carrying a concealed handgun; permit not required. Allows any person who is otherwise eligible to obtain a concealed handgun permit to carry a concealed handgun without a permit anywhere he may lawfully carry a handgun openly within the Commonwealth.
Where it stands
Passed by indefinitely in Courts of Justice (9-Y 6-N)
January 28, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Passed by indefinitely in Courts of Justice (9-Y 6-N) · January 28, 2026
9
Yes
6
No
0
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 | No |
| William Stanley | 7 | No |
| Mark Peake | 8 | No |
| Creigh Deeds | 11 | Yes |
| Glen Sturtevant | 12 | No |
| Lashrecse Aird | 13 | Yes |
| Lamont Bagby | 14 | Yes |
| Richard Stuart | 25 | No |
| Ryan McDougle | 26 | No |
| Russet Perry | 31 | Yes |
Bill history
Presented and ordered printed 26104381D
Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
Passed by indefinitely in Courts of Justice (9-Y 6-N)
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