Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 217: Assault firearms & certain ammunition feeding devices; purchase, sale, etc., prohibited, penalties.

Passed both chambers Last action April 14, 2026: Fiscal Impact statement From VCSC (4/14/2026 4:33 pm)

Plain-language summary

HB 217 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 7, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Assault firearms & certain ammunition feeding devices; purchase, sale, etc., prohibited, penalties. Primary sponsor: Dan Helmer (Democratic). It lists 27 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 14, 2026): Fiscal Impact statement From VCSC (4/14/2026 4:33 pm).

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Dan Helmer (Democratic). 27 co-sponsors.