HB 1524: Assault firearms; carrying in public areas prohibited, exceptions, penalty.

Official summary

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

Carrying assault firearms in public areas prohibited; penalty. Prohibits the carrying of certain semi-automatic center-fire rifles, pistols, and shotguns or any firearm modified to be operable as an assault firearm on any public street, road, alley, sidewalk, or public right-of-way or in any public park or any other place of whatever nature that is open to the public, with certain exceptions. Under current law, the prohibition on carrying certain shotguns and semi-automatic center-fire rifles and pistols applies to a narrower range of firearms, only in certain localities, and only when such firearms are loaded. A violation of this prohibition is a Class 1 misdemeanor.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1

“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 15, 2026Fiscal Impact statement From VCSC (4/15/2026 7:24 am)
2. April 11, 2026Governor's recommendation received by House
3. April 1, 2026Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1524)
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 (HB1524ER)
9. March 30, 2026Enrolled
10. March 18, 2026Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1524)
11. March 13, 2026Conference report agreed to by House (55-Y 38-N 0-A)
12. March 13, 2026Conference report agreed to by Senate (21-Y 18-N 0-A)

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