HB 1015: Firearms, etc.; carrying concealed weapon by persons convicted of misdemeanor hate crime prohibited.

Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

Possession or transportation of firearms, firearms ammunition, stun weapons, or explosives or carrying of concealed weapons by persons convicted of a misdemeanor hate crime prohibited; penalty. Prohibits any person who, on or after July 1, 2026, commits assault or assault and battery against a person he intentionally selected because of his race, religious conviction, gender, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, color, or ethnic or national origin and is subsequently adjudicated delinquent or convicted of such offense from knowingly and intentionally possessing or transporting any firearm or ammunition for a firearm, any stun weapon, or any explosive material or carrying a concealed weapon, a violation of which is a Class 1 misdemeanor.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

1. April 14, 2026Fiscal Impact statement From VCSC (4/14/2026 12:45 pm)
2. April 12, 2026Governor's recommendation received by House
3. April 1, 2026Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1015)
4. March 31, 2026Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
5. March 31, 2026Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 31, 2026
6. March 31, 2026Signed by Speaker
7. March 30, 2026Signed by President
8. March 30, 2026Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB1015ER)
9. March 30, 2026Enrolled
10. March 12, 2026Senate substitute agreed to by House (60-Y 35-N 0-A)
11. March 11, 2026Read third time
12. March 11, 2026Passed Senate with substitute (21-Y 19-N 0-A)

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