Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 312: Assault firearms; carrying in public areas prohibited, penalty.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 312 is a bill introduced in the Virginia Senate on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Assault firearms; carrying in public areas prohibited, penalty. Primary sponsor: Adam P. Ebbin. It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (January 26, 2026): Incorporated by Courts of Justice (SB727-Jones) (13-Y 0-N).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Carrying assault firearms in public areas prohibited; penalty. Prohibits the carrying of certain semi-automatic center-fire rifles, pistols, and shotguns or any firearm modified to be operable as an assault firearm on any public street, road, alley, sidewalk, or public right-of-way or in any public park or any other place of whatever nature that is open to the public, with certain exceptions. Under current law, the prohibition on carrying certain shotguns and semi-automatic center-fire rifles and pistols applies to a narrower range of firearms, only in certain localities, and only when such firearms are loaded. A violation of this prohibition is a Class 1 misdemeanor. This bill was incorporated into SB 727.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam P. Ebbin | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Scott Surovell | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 34 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Incorporated by Courts of Justice (SB727-Jones) (13-Y 0-N)
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB312)
- Fiscal Impact statement From VCSC (1/15/2026 2:49 pm)
- Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
- Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26101889D