SB 1329: Carrying concealed weapons; secured storage of firearms in unattended vehicles, penalty.

Official summary

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

Carrying concealed weapons; secured storage of firearms; penalty. Removes the exception to the prohibition on carrying a concealed weapon for any person who may lawfully possess a firearm and is carrying a handgun while in a personal, private motor vehicle or vessel and such handgun is secured in a container or compartment in the vehicle or vessel. The bill provides that a civil penalty of no more than $500 shall be imposed for any person who leaves a firearm in an unattended motor vehicle where such firearm is visible. The bill also creates a Class 4 misdemeanor for any person who fails to report to law enforcement the theft or loss of a firearm from an unattended motor vehicle and a Class 1 misdemeanor if another person obtains such firearm.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1

“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, 2025Senate sustained Governor's veto
2. April 2, 2025Passed by for the day
3. March 24, 2025Vetoed by Governor
4. March 11, 2025Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., March 24, 2025
5. March 11, 2025Enrolled Bill Communicated to Governor on March 11, 2025
6. March 10, 2025Signed by President
7. March 10, 2025Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB1329)
8. March 7, 2025Signed by Speaker
9. March 7, 2025Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB1329ER)
10. March 7, 2025Enrolled
11. February 28, 2025Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB1329)
12. February 27, 2025Impact statement from VCSC (SB1329)

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