SB79Introduced in the Senate
Firearms, etc.; carrying into bldg. owned or leased by the Commonwealth, exception for rest areas.
Introduced by Danny Diggs, District 24
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Carrying a firearm or explosive material into a building owned or leased by the Commonwealth; exception for rest areas. Provides that the prohibition on carrying a firearm or explosive material in any building owned or leased by the Commonwealth does not apply to any rest area.
Where it stands
Passed by indefinitely in Courts of Justice (8-Y 5-N)
January 26, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Passed by indefinitely in Courts of Justice (8-Y 5-N) · January 26, 2026
8
Yes
5
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 | 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 | Absent |
| Ryan McDougle | 26 | No |
| Russet Perry | 31 | Yes |
Bill history
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26100462D
Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB79)
Passed by indefinitely in Courts of Justice (8-Y 5-N)
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