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

Virginia Democrats advance 7 bills to restrict gun rights

One Virginia gun control bill would outlaw "assault firearms" and "large capacity ammunition feeding devices."

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.

Virginia Online Casino Senate Bill Advances Following RG Additions

A few days after being voted down in a subcommittee, Senate Bill 118 passed through the Senate General Laws and Technology Gaming Subcommittee after all. SB 118 would see online casinos legalized in the state of Virginia. After losing a 4-3 vote last week, the bill added more responsible gaming measures to become more appealing. The new version of the bill had a 9-6 passing vote this time around. It now moves to the Senate Finance and Appropriat…