HB 1876: Capitol Sq. or building owned/leased by the Commonwealth, carrying firearm/explosive material, etc.

Official summary

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

Carrying a firearm or explosive material within Capitol Square or building owned or leased by the Commonwealth; exemptions; public institutions of higher education; penalty. Permits the governing board of a public institution of higher education to adopt a policy prohibiting the carrying of any firearm, ammunition, or components or combination thereof within any building owned or operated by such public institution of higher education. The bill allows such policy to include security measures that are designed to reasonably prevent the unauthorized access of buildings that are open to the public. Finally, the bill exempts certain activities, defined in the bill, operated at public or private institutions of higher education from any policy created by a governing board. This bill is identical to SB 1182.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 31

“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, 2025Requires 64 affirmative votes to override Governor's veto
2. April 2, 2025House sustained Governor's veto (50-Y 46-N)
3. March 24, 2025Vetoed by Governor
4. March 5, 2025Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., March 24, 2025
5. March 5, 2025Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 5, 2025
6. February 23, 2025Signed by President
7. February 20, 2025Signed by Speaker
8. February 20, 2025Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1876)
9. February 20, 2025Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB1876ER)
10. February 20, 2025Enrolled
11. February 18, 2025Senate substitute agreed to by House (51-Y 45-N)
12. February 14, 2025Passed Senate with substitute (21-Y 15-N)

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