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VA · HB540CMTE · 1 COSPONSOR

Carrying firearms in restricted locations; exception.

Also relevant to:Survivor (domestic or sexual violence)
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Plain-English Summary

Carrying firearms in restricted locations; exception. Provides that the prohibition on carrying a firearm in certain restricted locations does not apply to any woman who is a current victim of family abuse and has an active protective order against a family or household member.

Source: OpenStates · fetched February 18, 2026

Who it affects
Survivor (domestic or sexual violence)

Allows carrying a firearm in certain restricted locations if they are a current victim of family abuse and have an active protective order against a family or household member.

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Who This AffectsAI analysis
  • Survivor (domestic or sexual violence)directModerate impactHigh certainty

    Allows carrying a firearm in certain restricted locations if they are a current victim of family abuse and have an active protective order against a family or household member.

    “Provides that the prohibition on carrying a firearm in certain restricted locations does not apply to any woman who is a current victim of family abuse and has an active protective order against a family or household member.”· Provides that the prohibition on carrying a firearm in certain restricted locations does not apply to any woman who is a current victim of family abuse and has an active protective order against a family or household member.
What the Bill Does
  • Creates an exception to the prohibition on carrying firearms in restricted locations.
  • The exception applies to women who are current victims of family abuse.
  • The woman must have an active protective order against a family or household member.
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