Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 692: Concealed handgun permit; lowers fee for processing an application.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 692 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Concealed handgun permit; lowers fee for processing an application. Primary sponsor: Eric Zehr (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.
Concealed handgun permit fees. Lowers the maximum from $35 to $10 the fee that a local law-enforcement agency conducting a background investigation for the purpose of processing an application for a concealed handgun permit may charge to cover the cost of conducting such an investigation and lowers from $50 to $25 the maximum total amount for processing such an application.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Zehr | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 51 |
“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 laying on the table (7-Y 3-N)
- Assigned HMPPS sub: Firearms
- Referred to Committee on Public Safety
- Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26103584D