Virginia · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 1134: Firearms; storage in residence where minor or person prohibited from possessing is present, penalty.
Vetoed Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
- Vetoed
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 1134 is a bill introduced in the Virginia Senate on January 7, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Firearms; storage in residence where minor or person prohibited from possessing is present, penalty. Primary sponsor: Jennifer Boysko (Democratic). It lists 5 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 2, 2025): Senate sustained Governor's veto.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Storage of firearms in a residence where a minor or person prohibited from possessing a firearm is present; penalty. Requires any person who possesses a firearm in a residence where such person knows that a minor or a person who is prohibited by law from possessing a firearm is present to store such firearm and the ammunition for such firearm in a locked container, compartment, or cabinet that is inaccessible to such minor or prohibited person. The bill provides that a violation is a Class 4 misdemeanor. The bill exempts (i) any person in lawful possession of a firearm who carries such firearm on or about his person and (ii) the storage of antique firearms and provides that the lawful authorization of a minor to access a firearm is not a violation of the bill's provisions. The bill also requires firearm dealers to post a notice stating such firearm storage requirements and the penalty for improperly storing such firearms.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jennifer Boysko | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 38 |
| Creigh Deeds | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 11 |
| Angelia Graves | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 21 |
| Mamie Locke | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 23 |
| Saddam Salim | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 37 |
| Irene Shin | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 8 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Senate sustained Governor's veto
- Passed by for the day
- Vetoed by Governor
- Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., March 24, 2025
- Enrolled Bill Communicated to Governor on February 20, 2025
- Signed by President
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB1134)
- Signed by Speaker
- Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB1134ER)
- Enrolled
- Passed House (50-Y 47-N)
- Read third time
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