HB 1736: Firearm Violence Intervention and Prevention, Va. Center for; created, etc.

Official summary

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

Virginia Center for Firearm Violence Intervention and Prevention; creation. Creates the Virginia Center for Firearm Violence Intervention and Prevention within the Department of Criminal Justice Services. The bill states that the Center will serve as the primary resource for research, best practices, and strategies for the implementation of firearm violence intervention, community-based intervention, and group violence intervention programs designed to reduce violence in communities. The bill also requires that the Center evaluate state and community based violence intervention programs and policies that receive funding through the Center, apply for and accept federal grants, and provide technical assistance. The bill has a delayed effective date of July 1, 2026.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 48

“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 2, 2025House sustained Governor's veto
2. March 24, 2025Vetoed by Governor
3. March 5, 2025Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., March 24, 2025
4. March 5, 2025Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 5, 2025
5. February 24, 2025Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1736)
6. February 23, 2025Signed by President
7. February 20, 2025Enrolled
8. February 20, 2025Signed by Speaker
9. February 20, 2025Enrolled
10. February 18, 2025Senate substitute agreed to by House (52-Y 43-N)
11. February 14, 2025Passed Senate with substitute (20-Y 15-N)
12. February 14, 2025Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute

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