Virginia · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 938: Firearms-related offenses; mandatory minimum sentence; penalty.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 938 is a bill introduced in the Virginia Senate on January 6, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Firearms-related offenses; mandatory minimum sentence; penalty. Primary sponsor: Danny Diggs (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 17, 2025): 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.
Firearms-related offenses; mandatory minimum sentence; penalty. Increases from five to 10 years for a second or subsequent offense the mandatory minimum sentence for use or display of a firearm during the commission of certain felonies.
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)
- Impact statement from VCSC (SB938)
- Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
- Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-08-2025 25100975D