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HB 623 VA
Introduced

Forfeiture of certain weapons; petition for return by Commonwealth.

VA · session 2027 · Assembly / House · bill

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Introduced Jan 13, 2026

Latest action (Jul 21, 2026) Continued from last session

Summary

Virginia House Bill 623 would modify provisions regarding the forfeiture of certain weapons. The bill would amend the Virginia Code to address the Commonwealth's ability to petition for the return of forfeited weapons.

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Official abstract

A BILL to amend and reenact § 19.2-386.29 of the Code of Virginia, relating to forfeiture of certain weapons; petition for return by Commonwealth.

Sponsor (1)

Action history (6)
  1. Jan 13, 2026 Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26103531D · lower
  2. Jan 13, 2026 Referred to Committee on Public Safety · lower
  3. Jan 20, 2026 Assigned HMPPS sub: Firearms · lower
  4. Jan 22, 2026 Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote) · lower
  5. Jan 23, 2026 Continued to next session in Public Safety (Voice Vote) · lower
  6. Jul 21, 2026 Continued from last session · lower

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