Virginia 2026 Session Status: Introduced

SB797 — Firearm purchase; requirements, penalties.

Last action — Incorporated by Courts of Justice (SB643-Surovell) (10-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 23, 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

Firearm purchase; requirements, penalties.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. S Incorporated by Courts of Justice (SB643-Surovell) (10-Y 0-N)

  2. S Fiscal Impact statement From VCSC (1/23/2026 4:18 pm)

  3. S Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice

  4. S Presented and ordered printed 26105646D

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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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB797 do?
Firearm purchase; requirements, penalties.
Who sponsors SB797?
SB797 is sponsored by Jennifer D. Carroll Foy.
What is the current status of SB797?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 23, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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