HB 926 VA
Outdoor shooting of firearm on property without reasonable care; prohibition, penalty.
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Summary
Virginia House Bill 926 would prohibit outdoor shooting of firearms on property without reasonable care. The bill would amend the Virginia Code to establish a prohibition on negligent firearm discharge on property and would establish penalties for violations.
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Official abstract
A BILL to amend and reenact § 15.2-1209 of the Code of Virginia, relating to prohibition on outdoor shooting of firearm on property without reasonable care; penalty.
Sponsor (1)
- Alfonso H. Lopez Democratic · primary
Action history (9)
- Jan 13, 2026 Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26102187D · lower
- Jan 13, 2026 Referred to Committee on Counties, Cities and Towns · lower
- Jan 22, 2026 Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB926) · lower
- Jan 22, 2026 Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB926) · lower
- Jan 28, 2026 Assigned HCCT sub: Subcommittee #3 · lower
- Jan 29, 2026 House subcommittee offered · lower
- Jan 29, 2026 Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote) · lower
- Jan 30, 2026 Continued to next session in Counties, Cities and Towns (Voice Vote) · lower
- Jul 21, 2026 Continued from last session · lower
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