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Governor Signs Law Making Gun Violence Program Permanent

4/6/2026

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Governor Abigail Spanberger signed HB 1153 into law, making Roanoke City Public Schools’ Community Builders Pilot Program permanent.
The bipartisan measure, introduced by Delegate Sam Rasoul, mirrors Senate Bill 820 by Senator David Suetterlein.
It expands the program to Petersburg City Public Schools and aims to reduce gun violence through habit formation.
Rasoul notes an 80% drop in juvenile gun violence since inception, and the General Assembly will fund the program.

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Governor Abigail Spanberger signed HB 1153 into law, making Roanoke City Public Schools’ Community Builders Pilot Program permanent.
The bipartisan measure, introduced by Delegate Sam Rasoul, mirrors Senate Bill 820 by Senator David Suetterlein.
It expands the program to Petersburg City Public Schools and aims to reduce gun violence through habit formation.
Rasoul notes an 80% drop in juvenile gun violence since inception, and the General Assembly will fund the program.