Virginia Senate committee advances gun control bills, rejects mandatory minimum proposal

Multiple Gun Control Bills Advance in Virginia

The NRA reports that Virginia has started advancing a slate of anti-gun bills. iStock-884220580 On Monday, January 26th, the Senate Courts of Justice Committee advanced a slate of gun control bills targeting semi-automatic firearms, standard capacity magazines, carry rights, home storage, and more. Most concerning, a substitute to SB 749 was adopted, the bill now bans all magazines above 10 rounds that are currently owned by law abiding Virginia…

Virginia Senate committee advances gun control bills, rejects mandatory minimum proposal

Virginia Senate committee advances gun control bills on assault weapons and home storage, but rejects a proposal to raise mandatory minimum sentences.

Virginia Senate advances gun bill holding manufacturers, sellers liable

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Virginia Democrats are advancing a gun liability bill that calls for stricter industry regulations and accountability -- a measure previously vetoed by former Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R). The Senate Courts of Justice Committee on Wednesday, Jan. 28, approved several gun control-related measures, including a bill sponsored by Sen. Jennifer Carroll Foy (D-Prince William) aimed at strengthening industry practices and holding fire…

Virginia Dems Advance Bill Requiring State Permission to Purchase a Firearm

Virginia Dems push for gun control with new permit-to-purchase bill.

Gun control legislation makes its way through VA General Assembly

A series of gun control bills are now making their way through the Virginia General Assembly. Virginia Democrats are advancing several gun control bills including one that would ban the sale, manufacture, purchase, possession or transfer of what the bill defines as assault firearms. It would also criminalize magazines that hold more than 10 rounds. Firearms already owned would not be affected if the bill makes it into law. Another bill, also app…

Virginia Lawmakers Advance iGaming Bill

Virginia Senators this week moved SB 118 out of the general laws and technology SB 118 legalizes iGaming in state The bill was not moved out of committee during a hearing last week, but added RG measures led to its approval Several Virginia lawmakers are hoping the state becomes the ninth in the country to legalize iGaming, as members of a Senate committee narrowly moved a bill forward this week. The members of the Senate General Laws and Techno…