# Virginia HB93: Firearms; transfers to another person from a prohibited person.

Virginia HB93, Firearms; transfers to another person from a prohibited person., is a 2026 Regular Session House bill sponsored by Elizabeth B. Bennett-Parker (Democratic); status signed, last action 2026-04-10 (Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0533)) (as of 2026-10-12).

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## Facts
- Bill: Virginia HB93
- State: Virginia
- Session: 2026 Regular Session
- Title: Firearms; transfers to another person from a prohibited person.
- Status: signed
- Chamber: House
- Introduced: 2026-01-02
- Last action: 2026-04-10, Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0533)
- Sponsor: Elizabeth B. Bennett-Parker (Democratic)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Touches household money: no
- Roll calls: 9 (214 yes, 102 no in all)
- Economic provisions PRIA read: 1

## Summary

Firearm transfers to another person from a prohibited person. Provides that a person who is prohibited from possessing a firearm because the person is subject to a protective order or has been convicted of an assault and battery of a family or household member may transfer a firearm owned by the prohibited person to any person who is not otherwise prohibited by law from possessing such firearm, provided that the person who is not otherwise prohibited by law from possessing such firearm is 21 years of age or older and does not reside with the person who is subject to the protective order. Under current law, there is no requirement that a transferee cannot be younger than 21 years of age and cannot reside with the prohibited person. The bill also provides that the prohibited person who transfers, sells, or surrenders a firearm pursuant to the provisions of the bill shall inform the clerk of the court of the name, address, and signature of the transferee, federally licensed firearms dealer, or law-enforcement agency in possession of the firearm and shall provide a copy of the form to the transferee. The bill also provides that a person who is prohibited from possessing a firearm because the person is subject to a protective order or has been convicted of an assault and battery of a family or household member shall be advised that a law-enforcement officer may obtain a search warrant to search for any firearms from the person if the law-enforcement officer has probable cause. This bill is identical to SB 38.

## Bill overview: provisions PRIA read

- More transfer options for barred gun owners: benefit, low. The law adds a private transfer option for people barred from having firearms under Virginia protective orders issued under §§ 16.1-279.1 or 19.2-152.10. It also covers qualifying misdemeanor family or household assault convictions for offenses occurring on or after July 1, 2021. Instead of surrend…

## Sponsors and cosponsors

- Sponsor: Elizabeth B. Bennett-Parker (Democratic), House

## Roll call votes

| Date | Chamber | Motion | Result | Yes | No | Other |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2026-02-27 | House | Senate amendments agreed to by House | pass | 61 | 34 |   |
| 2026-02-25 | Senate | Courts of Justice Amendment agreed to | pass | 0 | 0 |   |
| 2026-02-25 | Senate | Passed Senate with amendments | pass | 21 | 19 |   |
| 2026-02-24 | Senate | Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 2nd reading) | pass | 39 | 0 |   |
| 2026-02-24 | Senate | Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote) | pass | 0 | 0 |   |
| 2026-02-23 | Senate | Reported from Courts of Justice with amendments | pass | 9 | 5 |   |
| 2026-02-05 | House | Read third time and passed House | pass | 62 | 35 |   |
| 2026-01-30 | House | Reported from Public Safety | pass | 15 | 6 |   |
| 2026-01-29 | House | Subcommittee recommends reporting | pass | 7 | 3 |   |

## Actions (29)

- 2026-04-10: Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0533) (Governor)
- 2026-04-10: Approved by Governor-Chapter 533 (effective 7/1/2026) (Governor)
- 2026-03-10: Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026 (Governor)
- 2026-03-10: Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 10, 2026 (House)
- 2026-03-05: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB93) (House)
- 2026-03-04: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB93ER) (House)
- 2026-03-04: Enrolled (House)
- 2026-03-04: Signed by President (Senate)
- 2026-03-04: Signed by Speaker (House)
- 2026-02-27: Senate amendments agreed to by House (61-Y 34-N 0-A) (House)
- 2026-02-25: Passed Senate with amendments (21-Y 19-N 0-A) (Senate)
- 2026-02-25: Courts of Justice Amendment agreed to (Senate)
- 2026-02-25: Engrossed by Senate as amended (Senate)
- 2026-02-25: Read third time (Senate)
- 2026-02-24: Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote) (Senate)
- 2026-02-24: Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 2nd reading) (39-Y 0-N 0-A) (Senate)
- 2026-02-24: Rules suspended (Senate)
- 2026-02-23: Reported from Courts of Justice with amendments (9-Y 5-N) (Senate)
- 2026-02-06: Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice (Senate)
- 2026-02-06: Constitutional reading dispensed (on 1st reading) (Senate)
- 2026-02-05: Read third time and passed House (62-Y 35-N 0-A) (House)
- 2026-02-04: Read second time and engrossed (House)
- 2026-02-03: Read first time (House)
- 2026-01-30: Reported from Public Safety (15-Y 6-N) (House)
- 2026-01-29: Subcommittee recommends reporting (7-Y 3-N) (House)
- 2026-01-25: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB93) (House)
- 2026-01-16: Assigned HPS sub: Firearms (House)
- 2026-01-02: Referred to Committee on Public Safety (House)
- 2026-01-02: Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26100796D (House)

## Bill text

- Chaptered, 2026-04-10: [HTML](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1218338.HTML), [PDF](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1218337.PDF)
- Enrolled, 2026-03-04: [HTML](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1191166.HTML), [PDF](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1191165.PDF)
- Amendment, 2026-02-25: [HTML](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1180261.HTML)
- Amendment, 2026-02-24: [HTML](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1177949.HTML)
- Introduced, 2026-01-02: [HTML](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1082365.HTML), [PDF](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1082364.PDF)

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- HB95: Va. Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; landlord remedies, noncompliance with rental agreement. (signed)
- HB1393: Electric utilities; pilot program for energy assistance and weatherization for certain individuals. (signed)
- HB834: Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; fire or casualty damage, termination by landlord. (signed)
- HB675: Protection of employees; coercion or threat based on immigration status, civil penalty. (signed)

## Sources
- [Chaptered (HTML)](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1218338.HTML)
- [Chaptered (PDF)](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1218337.PDF)
- [Enrolled (HTML)](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1191166.HTML)
- [Enrolled (PDF)](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1191165.PDF)
- [Amendment (HTML)](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1180261.HTML)
- [Amendment (HTML)](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1177949.HTML)
- [Introduced (HTML)](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1082365.HTML)
- [Introduced (PDF)](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1082364.PDF)

## Related
- [HB5: Employment; paid sick leave, civil penalties.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/VA-HB5-2026)
- [SB199: Employment; paid sick leave, civil penalties.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/VA-SB199-2026)
- [HB95: Va. Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; landlord remedies, noncompliance with…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/VA-HB95-2026)
- [HB1393: Electric utilities; pilot program for energy assistance and weatherization for…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/VA-HB1393-2026)
- [HB834: Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; fire or casualty damage, terminat…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/VA-HB834-2026)
- [HB675: Protection of employees; coercion or threat based on immigration status, civil…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/VA-HB675-2026)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/VA-HB93-2026 (as of 2026-10-12).