CHAPTER 529
An Act to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Title 59.1 a chapter numbered 11.2, consisting of sections numbered 59.1-148.5 through 59.1-148.8 , relating to firearm industry members; standards of responsible conduct; civil liability.
[H 21]
Approved April 10, 2026
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
1. That the Code of Virginia is amended by adding in Title 59.1 a chapter numbered 11.2, consisting of sections numbered 59.1-148.5 through 59.1-148.8 , as follows:
CHAPTER 11.2.
VIRGINIA FIREARM INDUSTRY STANDARDS OF RESPONSIBLE CONDUCT.
§ 59.1-148.5 . Definitions.
As used in this chapter, unless the context requires a different meaning:
"Firearm" means any handgun, shotgun, or rifle that will or is designed to or may readily be converted to expel single or multiple projectiles by action of an explosion of a combustible material.