Virginia · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1559: Renewal of concealed handgun permit; demonstrated competence.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1559 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on December 12, 2024. According to its official title, it concerns: Renewal of concealed handgun permit; demonstrated competence. Primary sponsor: Wren Williams (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 5, 2025): Left in 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.
Renewal of concealed handgun permit; demonstrated competence. Provides that a person who was previously issued a concealed handgun permit is not required to provide any proof of training or demonstration of competence to be issued a renewal permit.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wren Williams | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 47 |
“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 Public Safety
- Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (5-Y 3-N)
- Assigned PS sub: Firearms
- Referred to Committee on Public Safety
- Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-08-2025 25101943D