Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1427: Handguns; limitation on purchases, exemption.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1427 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 22, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Handguns; limitation on purchases, exemption. Primary sponsor: Tim Griffin (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.
Purchase of handguns; limitation on handgun purchases. Removes the prohibition on any person who is not a licensed firearms dealer from purchasing more than one handgun in a 30-day period. Current law makes it a Class 1 misdemeanor for a violation of this provision, subject to certain exceptions.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Griffin | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 53 |
“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 (HB1427)
- Referred to Committee on Public Safety
- Presented and ordered printed 26104865D