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Virginia Governor Proposes Amendments to Assault Firearms Bill

4/15/2026

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Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger proposed amendments to House Bill 217 to regulate the sale and transfer of "assault firearms."
Spanberger's amendments maintain core provisions but may delay the Department of Justice's potential litigation against Virginia.
Critics argue the amendments could render many semi-automatic firearms illegal.
Gun owners are closely monitoring the amendments' outcome and the bill's future.

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Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger proposed amendments to House Bill 217 to regulate the sale and transfer of "assault firearms."
Spanberger's amendments maintain core provisions but may delay the Department of Justice's potential litigation against Virginia.
Critics argue the amendments could render many semi-automatic firearms illegal.
Gun owners are closely monitoring the amendments' outcome and the bill's future.