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Virginia Lawmakers Send Semiautomatic Firearm Bans and Gun Control Package to Governor Spanberger

Virginia Semiautomatic Firearm Restrictions·March 11 – March 16, 2026

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Virginia Lawmakers Send Semiautomatic Firearm Bans and Gun Control Package to Governor Spanberger

Virginia Democrats have advanced a large slate of gun control legislation to the desk of Governor Abigail Spanberger. The legislative package includes over 30 bills designed to tighten firearm ownership rules. Key measures among the 12 bills recently passed include SB 27, which creates a path for legal action against firearm manufacturers. Governor Spanberger is now considering ten specific bills that would significantly change state law. These include SB749 and HB217, which propose a ban on certain semiautomatic firearms and magazines that hold more than 15 rounds. The legislative actions have sparked intense public debate regarding the scope of gun rights in the state.
Social post reaction to gun control billsTen gun control bills waiting for Spanberger's signature12 bills Democrats just passed to trample gun rights in VirginiaBlue State Dems Plow Ahead With Dozens Of Gun Control Bills

Key Statements

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SB749/HB217, which bans certain semiautomatic firearms and magazines exceeding 15 rounds.

Identifies the specific bill numbers and the 15-round magazine limit.

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Virginia General Assembly Democrats pass 12 gun control bills, including SB 27 allowing lawsuits against gun manufacturers

Shows the broader scope of the legislative package beyond just the weapon ban.

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Ten gun control bills waiting for Spanberger's signature

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Here are 12 bills Democrats just passed to trample gun rights in Virginia

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Blue State Dems Plow Ahead With Dozens Of Gun Control Bills

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