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Virginia Democrats Push Gun Safety Bills Amid Tensions
1/27/2026
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- Virginia Democrats advanced multiple gun safety bills on January 26, 2026, amid tensions after a rally by gun rights activists.
- Senate Bill 749 would ban assault firearms and large-capacity magazines.
- Senate Bill 272 would limit firearms in public college buildings.
- Senate Bill 348 would require secure storage of firearms when minors are present.
- The bills move to the Senate Finance Committee for fiscal evaluation.
