SB 848: Firearms, certain; age requirement for purchase, penalty.

Official summary

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

Purchase of certain firearms; age requirement; penalty. Prohibits any person under 21 years of age from purchasing an assault firearm, with exceptions for the purchase of an assault firearm by a law-enforcement officer, correctional officer, jail officer, or member of the Armed Forces of the United States, the Virginia National Guard, or the National Guard of any other state. Accordingly, the bill prohibits a licensed dealer from selling, renting, trading, or transferring from his inventory an assault firearm to any person under 21 years of age. A violation of either prohibition is a Class 6 felony. The bill also expands the definition of assault firearm as the term applies to criminal history record information checks.

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 25, 2025Vetoed by Governor
4. February 20, 2025Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., March 24, 2025
5. February 20, 2025Enrolled Bill Communicated to Governor on February 20, 2025
6. February 20, 2025Signed by President
7. February 18, 2025Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB848)
8. February 17, 2025Signed by Speaker
9. February 17, 2025Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB848ER)
10. February 17, 2025Enrolled
11. February 12, 2025Passed House (50-Y 47-N)
12. February 12, 2025Read third time

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