SB643

Firearms, certain; possession, transportation, or purchase by certain persons, penalty.

Chamber Passed·2/10/26

Virginia SB643 regulates firearm purchases by requiring licenses and background checks.

Virginia SB643 mandates that individuals obtain a firearm purchaser license to buy firearms. The bill outlines the application process, including fingerprinting and background checks, and sets penalties for violations. It also specifies conditions for license issuance and revocation, and details the information to be collected and maintained by the Department of State Police. The bill aims to ensure that only eligible individuals can purchase firearms in Virginia.

Included in complete analysis

  • Overview
  • Core Provisions
  • Implementation
  • Impact
  • Legal Framework
  • Critical Issues

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 59–37 · Mar 14
Current
The House
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

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2
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

21 Yea

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18 Nay

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1 Absent

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Calendar

Feb 27

8:00 AM

House Public Safety Hearing

Feb 26

4:00 PM

House Public Safety: Firearms Hearing

History

Mar 24

Senate

Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB643)

Mar 14

Conference Report released

Mar 14

Conference Report released