Gun legislation this week: 2026-W17 (Apr 20 - Apr 26, 2026)

complete · Monday-Sunday, counted by the date of each official action · 9 actions on 8 entries

9official actions

3enacted

1vetoed

5advanced

Enacted (3)

Apr 22 VA SB 348 Signed into law Firearms; storage in residence where minor or person prohibited from possessing is present, penalty Governor's recommendation adopted; Approved by Governor, Chapter 1006 (effective 7/1/2026)
Apr 22 VA HB 1525 Signed into law Firearms, certain; definitions, possession, transportation, or purchase by certain persons, penalty Governor's recommendation adopted; Approved by Governor, Chapter 1102 (effective 4/22/2026)
Apr 22 VA HB 1524 Signed into law Assault firearms; carrying in public areas prohibited, exceptions, penalty Governor's recommendation adopted; Approved by Governor, Chapter 1101 (effective 7/1/2026)

Apr 21 NC S 50 Vetoed Freedom to Carry NC House: placed on calendar for 04/21/2026 (veto override pending)

Apr 23 TN SB 1847 Passed both chambers Firearms and Ammunition: use of deadly force to protect property Passed House, as amended, Ayes 62, Nays 24
Apr 23 MN HF 4075 Passed one chamber Uniform procedure for firearm restrictions resulting from criminal convictions and judicial orders Third reading; bill was passed (House)
Apr 22 CT HB 5043 (Public Act 26-41) Passed one chamber An Act Concerning Convertible Pistols, Unfinished Frames or Unfinished Lower Receivers, Voluntary Relinquishment of Firearms and Ammunition and Refundability of Permits House Passed as Amended by House Amendment Schedule A
Apr 21 TN SB 1847 Passed one chamber Firearms and Ammunition: use of deadly force to protect property Passed Senate, Ayes 21, Nays 5
Apr 20 CA AB 1974 Passed one chamber Firearms: voluntary firearm storage program Read third time. Passed Assembly (Ayes 71. Noes 2.)