Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 540: Carrying firearms in restricted locations; exception.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 540 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Carrying firearms in restricted locations; exception. Primary sponsor: Karen Hamilton (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.
Carrying firearms in restricted locations; exception. Provides that the prohibition on carrying a firearm in certain restricted locations does not apply to any woman who is a current victim of family abuse and has an active protective order against a family or household member.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karen Hamilton | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 62 |
“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 passing by indefinitely (7-Y 3-N)
- Assigned HMPPS sub: Firearms
- Referred to Committee on Public Safety
- Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26102669D