Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 723: Concealed handgun; carrying without a permit.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 723 is a bill introduced in the Virginia Senate on January 15, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Concealed handgun; carrying without a permit. Primary sponsor: Glen Sturtevant (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 28, 2026): Passed by indefinitely in Courts of Justice (9-Y 6-N).
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.
Carrying a concealed handgun; permit not required. Allows any person who is otherwise eligible to obtain a concealed handgun permit to carry a concealed handgun without a permit anywhere he may lawfully carry a handgun openly within the Commonwealth.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glen Sturtevant | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 12 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Passed by indefinitely in Courts of Justice (9-Y 6-N)
- Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
- Presented and ordered printed 26104381D