Concealed handguns; alternate methods of submission of applications for permits.
Introduced
Moved
Reached a final decision
Became law
Derived from the official record below.
Officially: “An Act to amend and reenact § 18.2-308.02 of the Code of Virginia, relating to applications for concealed handgun permits.” Read the full text
2026 session
What it does
Applications for concealed handgun permits. Allows for written or electronic submission of applications for concealed handgun permits.
From the official legislative record, shown verbatim. Not legal advice.
Where it is
Introduced · Jan 2, 2026
Acts of Assembly Chapter 1034 (latest official status)
Latest official status shown, exactly as the official record states it. The step by step history lives on the official page linked below.
The numbers
8
sponsors on the bill
Sponsors
Jason S. BallardJoshua E. ThomasNadarius E. ClarkMitchell CornettWill DavisJackie H. GlassDan I. HelmerBill Wiley
Recorded votes
Senate concurred in Governor's recommendation (39-Y 0-N 0-A)Senate · 2026-04-22 · P · Y 39, X 1
House concurred in Governor's recommendation (99-Y 0-N 0-A)House of Delegates · 2026-04-22 · P · Y 99, X 1
Passed Senate (40-Y 0-N 0-A)Senate · 2026-02-25 · P · Y 40
Constitutional reading dispensed (on 2nd reading) (39-Y 0-N 0-A)Senate · 2026-02-24 · P · Y 39, X 1
Reported from Courts of Justice (14-Y 0-N)Senate · 2026-02-23 · P · Y 14, X 1
Read third time and passed House (98-Y 1-N 0-A)House of Delegates · 2026-01-29 · P · Y 98, X 1, N 1
Reported from Public Safety (21-Y 1-N)House of Delegates · 2026-01-23 · P · N 1, Y 21
Subcommittee recommends reporting (10-Y 0-N)House of Delegates · 2026-01-22 · P · Y 10, X 1
Roll-call results shown verbatim from the Virginia legislature’s records. A result reflects that roll call’s own motion, not the bill’s overall outcome.
Every fact on this page links to its source, starting with the official bill record. Last action: Acts of Assembly Chapter 1034.