Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 727: Assault firearms, loaded; carrying in public areas prohibited in the Commonwealth, penalty.
Passed both chambers Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 727 is a bill introduced in the Virginia Senate on January 19, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Assault firearms, loaded; carrying in public areas prohibited in the Commonwealth, penalty. Primary sponsor: Michael J. Jones. It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 11, 2026): Governor's recommendation received by Senate.
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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 in the Commonwealth; 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 incorporates SB 312.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael J. Jones | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Adam P. Ebbin | Co-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
- Governor's recommendation received by Senate
- Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
- Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 14, 2026
- Signed by President
- Signed by Speaker
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB727)
- Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB727ER)
- Enrolled
- House substitute agreed to by Senate (21-Y 19-N 0-A)
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB727)
- Passed House with substitute (55-Y 41-N 0-A)
- Engrossed by House - committee substitute
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