Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 79: Firearms, etc.; carrying into bldg. owned or leased by the Commonwealth, exception for rest areas.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 79 is a bill introduced in the Virginia Senate on December 26, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Firearms, etc.; carrying into bldg. owned or leased by the Commonwealth, exception for rest areas. Primary sponsor: Danny Diggs (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 26, 2026): Passed by indefinitely in Courts of Justice (8-Y 5-N).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Carrying a firearm or explosive material into a building owned or leased by the Commonwealth; exception for rest areas. Provides that the prohibition on carrying a firearm or explosive material in any building owned or leased by the Commonwealth does not apply to any rest area.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danny Diggs | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 24 |
“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 (8-Y 5-N)
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB79)
- Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
- Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26100462D