Outdoor shooting of firearm on property without reasonable care; prohibition, penalty.
This bill permits local governments to adopt rules against outdoor firearm shooting unless it occurs on at least five acres with reasonable care to prevent projectiles from leaving the property. It also establishes penalties for violations, categorized as a Class 1 misdemeanor.
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HB 926 — Outdoor shooting of firearm on property without reasonable care; prohibition, penalty.
Last action — Continued from last session
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✓Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed House of Delegates
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4Passed Senate
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill is in committee in the House of Delegates. Introduced January 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House of Delegates.
Prognosis
Where this bill stands today.
Odds of enactment
LowHow often bills like it became law.
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In Committee
Current position in the legislative process.
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1 sponsor
1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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In plain language
The bill allows localities to restrict outdoor shooting of firearms on large properties without reasonable care.
This bill permits local governments to adopt rules against outdoor firearm shooting unless it occurs on at least five acres with reasonable care to prevent projectiles from leaving the property. It also establishes penalties for violations, categorized as a Class 1 misdemeanor.
Summary
Prohibition on outdoor shooting of firearm on property without reasonable care; penalty. Permits localities to adopt an ordinance prohibiting outdoor shooting of a firearm unless the discharge of such firearm is conducted (i) on land of at least five acres and (ii) with reasonable care, described in the bill, to prevent a projectile from crossing the bounds of the land. The bill permits such an ordinance to create a rebuttable presumption that the discharge of firearms across or over the bounds of a property without written permission of that property owner was without reasonable care. The bill requires that a violation of such an ordinance not exceed a Class 1 misdemeanor.
Bill Text
- Introduced View text Current pdf
Compared against the Code of Virginia as published AI-generated reading aid — verify against the official bill.
This bill amends 1 section(s) of the Code of Virginia: 15.2-1209.
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15.2-1209
A. For purposes of this section
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:
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"Arrow" means a shaft-like projectile intended to be shot from a bow.
Inserts “"Arrow" means a shaft-like projectile intended to be shot from a bow.”.
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"Backstop" means a device to stop, redirect, and contain bullets.
Inserts “"Backstop" means a device to stop, redirect, and contain bullets.”.
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"Berm" means
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an embankment used for restricting bullets to a given area or as a protective or dividing wall between
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two areas.
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"
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B
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ow" includes all compound bows, crossbows, slingbows, longbows, and recurve bows having a peak draw weight of 10 pounds or more.
Inserts “ow" includes all compound bows, crossbows, slingbows, longbows, and recurve bows having a peak draw weight of 10 pounds or more.”.
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"B
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ow" does not include bows that have a peak draw weight of less than 10 pounds or that are designed or intended to be used principally as toys.
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B.
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For purposes of this section, "bow" includes all compound bows, crossbows, slingbows, longbows, and recurve bows having a peak draw weight of 10 pounds or more. The term "bow" does not include bows that have a peak draw weight of less than 10 pounds or that are designed or intended to be used principally as toys. The term "arrow" means a shaft-like projectile intended to be shot from a bow.Strikes “For purposes of this section, "bow" includes all compound bows, crossbows, slingbows, longbows, and recurve bows having a peak draw weight of 10 pounds or more. The term "bow" does not include bows that have a peak draw weight of less than 10 pounds or that are designed or intended to be used principally as toys. The term "arrow" means a shaft-like projectile intended to be shot from a bow.”.
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C.
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D. Any county may
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by ordinance
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prohibit
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outdoor
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shooting
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of
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a
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firearm
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unless
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the discharge
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of such firearm
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is
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conducted (i) on land of at least five acres and (ii)
Inserts “conducted (i) on land of at least five acres and (ii)”.
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with reasonable care to prevent a projectile from crossing the bounds of the
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land
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.
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Reasonable care
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may include
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discharging such firearm into a natural or man-made berm or backstop
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set at least 10 feet from a property line
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so that it prevents projectiles from entering the property of another.
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The discharge of firearms across or over the bounds of a property without written permission of that property owner
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shall create a rebuttable presumption that the firearm was dis
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charged at the property of another. A violation of
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such
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Action History
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Continued from last session
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Continued to next session in Counties, Cities and Towns (Voice Vote)
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Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote)
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House subcommittee offered
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Assigned HCCT sub: Subcommittee #3
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Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB926)
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Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB926)
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Referred to Committee on Counties, Cities and Towns
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Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26102187D
Sponsors
- Alfonso H. Lopez · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 147 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (147)
147 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does HB 926 do?
- Prohibition on outdoor shooting of firearm on property without reasonable care; penalty. Permits localities to adopt an ordinance prohibiting outdoor shooting of a firearm unless the discharge of such firearm is conducted (i) on land of at least five acres and (ii) with reasonable care, described in the bill, to prevent a projectile from crossing the bounds of the land. The bill permits such an ordinance to create a rebuttable presumption that the discharge of firearms across or over the bounds of a property without written permission of that property owner was without reasonable care. The bill requires that a violation of such an ordinance not exceed a Class 1 misdemeanor.
- Who sponsors HB 926?
- HB 926 is sponsored by Alfonso H. Lopez.
- What is the current status of HB 926?
- This bill is in committee in the House of Delegates. Introduced January 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
- Where can I track HB 926?
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