Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1303: Nonresident concealed handgun permits; VSP to issue within 90 days of receipt of application.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1303 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 15, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Nonresident concealed handgun permits; VSP to issue within 90 days of receipt of application. Primary sponsor: Lee Ware (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 18, 2026): Left in Committee Public Safety.
Generated automatically from the official title, sponsor list, and status record only. It does not characterize the bill’s purpose or effects. How summaries are written
Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Nonresident concealed handgun permits. Requires the Department of State Police to issue a nonresident concealed handgun permit within 90 days of receipt of a completed application unless it is determined that the applicant is disqualified.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lee Ware | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 72 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Left in Committee Public Safety
- Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (7-Y 3-N)
- Assigned HMPPS sub: Firearms
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1303)
- Referred to Committee on Public Safety
- Presented and ordered printed 26104425D