Virginia · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 849: Nonresident concealed handgun permits; time limit for issuance.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 849 is a bill introduced in the Virginia Senate on January 2, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Nonresident concealed handgun permits; time limit for issuance. Primary sponsor: Danny Diggs (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 17, 2025): Passed by indefinitely in Courts of Justice (9-Y 6-N).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Nonresident concealed handgun permits. Requires the Department of State Police to immediately issue a nonresident concealed handgun permit after 90 days from the receipt of the application for such permit if, within that 90-day period, the Department has not issued such permit or determined that the applicant is disqualified from receiving such permit. The bill further requires the Department to revoke such permit if the applicant is later found by the Department to be disqualified from receiving such permit.
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 (9-Y 6-N)
- Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
- Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-08-2025 25101484D