Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 623: Forfeiture of certain weapons; petition for return by Commonwealth.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 623 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Forfeiture of certain weapons; petition for return by Commonwealth. Primary sponsor: Mike Cherry (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 23, 2026): Continued to next session in Public Safety (Voice Vote).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Forfeiture of certain weapons; petition for return by Commonwealth. Permits the attorney for the Commonwealth to petition a court for the return of a weapon to its lawful owner where such weapon was used by any person in the commission of a criminal offense and forfeited to the Commonwealth by order of the court.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Cherry | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 74 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Continued to next session in Public Safety (Voice Vote)
- Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote)
- Assigned HMPPS sub: Firearms
- Referred to Committee on Public Safety
- Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26103531D