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HB4923Introduced in the House of Delegates

Protecting Due Process in Firearm Confiscation Related to Protective Orders

IntroducedHouse Judiciary

Introduced by Chris Anders, District 97

What does this bill do?

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Official description

The purpose of this bill is to require a full adversarial hearing before a court of record before a respondent may be prohibited from possessing any firearm or ammunition, under mandatory provisions in protective order and then only by clear and convincing evidence. The bill also provides for automatic appeal by respondent.

Where it stands

To House Judiciary

January 29, 2026

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Bill history

  1. Filed for introduction

  2. To Judiciary

  3. Introduced in House

  4. To House Judiciary

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