Virginia 2026 Session Status: Introduced

SB312 — Assault firearms; carrying in public areas prohibited, penalty.

Last action — Incorporated by Courts of Justice (SB727-Jones) (13-Y 0-N)

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House of Delegates
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Stalled 26% · moderate confidence

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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Summary

Assault firearms; carrying in public areas prohibited, penalty.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. S Incorporated by Courts of Justice (SB727-Jones) (13-Y 0-N)

  2. S Rereferred to Finance and Appropriations

  3. S Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB312)

  4. S Fiscal Impact statement From VCSC (1/15/2026 2:49 pm)

  5. S Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice

  6. S Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26101889D

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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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

public-safety
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB312 do?
Assault firearms; carrying in public areas prohibited, penalty.
Who sponsors SB312?
SB312 is sponsored by Adam P. Ebbin.
What is the current status of SB312?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track SB312?
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