2026 SESSION
HOUSE SUBSTITUTE
26110146D
HOUSE BILL NO. 217
AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE
(Proposed by the Governor
on April 13, 2026)
(Patron Prior to Substitute—Delegate Helmer)
A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 15.2-915.5 , 18.2-308.09 , 18.2-308.2:1 , 18.2-308.2:2 , 18.2-308.2:3 , 18.2-308.2:5 , 18.2-308.7 , and 19.2-386.28 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding sections numbered 18.2-287.4:1 , 18.2-308.1:9 , and 18.2-309.1 , relating to purchase, sale, transfer, etc., of assault firearms and certain ammunition feeding devices prohibited; penalties.
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
1. That §§ 15.2-915.5 , 18.2-308.09 , 18.2-308.2:1 , 18.2-308.2:2 , 18.2-308.2:3 , 18.2-308.2:5 , 18.2-308.7 , and 19.2-386.28 of the Code of Virginia are amended and reenacted and that the Code of Virginia is amended by adding sections numbered 18.2-287.4:1 , 18.2-308.1:9 , and 18.2-309.1 as follows:
§ 15.2-915.5 . Disposition of firearms acquired by localities.