SB963Introduced in the Senate
Protecting due process in firearm confiscation
Introduced by Tom Willis, District 15
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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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
Motion to take from the table rejected (Roll No. 410)
March 12, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of Delegates votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
House of DelegatesStage: Motion to take from the table rejected (Roll No. 410) · March 12, 2026
17
Yes
77
No
5
Absent or Not Voting
99 delegates recorded in this House of Delegates vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each delegate voted
| Delegate | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Pat McGeehan | 1 | No |
| Mark Zatezalo | 2 | No |
| Jimmy Willis | 3 | No |
| Bill Flanigan | 4 | No |
| Shawn Fluharty | 5 | No |
| Jeffrey Stephens | 6 | No |
| Charles Sheedy | 7 | No |
| Bill Bell | 8 | No |
| Betsy Kelly | 9 | No |
| William Anderson | 10 | No |
Bill history
Filed for introduction
To Judiciary
Introduced in Senate
To Judiciary
Committee substitute reported
Immediate consideration
Read 1st time
On 2nd reading
Read 2nd time
On 3rd reading
Read 3rd time
Passed Senate (Roll No. 346)
Ordered to House
House received Senate message
Introduced in House
To Judiciary
To House Judiciary
Motion to discharge from committee
Motion to table the motion to discharge from committee rejected
Motion to take from the table rejected (Roll No. 410)
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