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| Date | State | Bill No. | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan. 28, 2025 | VA | SB 1134 | Requires Secure Storage of Firearms in Households with Minors | Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 18) |
| Jan. 28, 2025 | VA | SB 886 | Prohibits the Use of Trigger Activators in Firearms | Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 18) |
| Jan. 27, 2025 | VA | SB 1110 | Prohibits Weapons in Hospitals that Provide Mental Health Services | Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 18) |
| Jan. 27, 2025 | VA | SB 891 | Requires a 5-Day Waiting Period for Firearm Sales | Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 18) |
| Jan. 27, 2025 | VA | SB 881 | Prohibits the Manufacturing and Sale of Unserialized Firearms (Ghost Guns) | Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 18) |
| Jan. 27, 2025 | VA | SB 1181 | Limits the Sale of Assault-Style Firearm Weapons to Individuals 21 or Older | Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 18) |
| Date | No. | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/28 | SB 1134 | Requires Secure Storage of Firearms in Households with Minors | Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 18) |
| 1/28 | SB 886 | Prohibits the Use of Trigger Activators in Firearms | Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 18) |
| 1/27 | SB 1110 | Prohibits Weapons in Hospitals that Provide Mental Health Services | Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 18) |
| 1/27 | SB 891 | Requires a 5-Day Waiting Period for Firearm Sales | Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 18) |
| 1/27 | SB 881 | Prohibits the Manufacturing and Sale of Unserialized Firearms (Ghost Guns) | Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 18) |
| 1/27 | SB 1181 | Limits the Sale of Assault-Style Firearm Weapons to Individuals 21 or Older | Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 18) |