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Virginia health

Insurance coverage, personal healthcare spending, longevity, mortality, health risks, and provider shortages.

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Uninsured rate · all ages6.9%2024 · #27 of 50 · highest first

Uninsured rate · under age 658.3%2024 · #28 of 50 · highest first

Private coverage · under age 6575.3%2024 · #12 of 50 · highest first

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Virginia · 2024: 6.9% · Rank #27 of 50, highest first · U.S. benchmark: 8.2%

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Virginia Uninsured rate · all ages · source units
Period	Virginia	Rank	U.S. benchmark
2024	6.9%	#27 of 50	8.2%
2023	6.4%	#27 of 50	Not available
2022	6.5%	#29 of 50	Not available
2021	6.8%	#30 of 50	Not available
2020	Not available	Unavailable	Not available
2019	7.9%	#27 of 50	Not available
2018	8.8%	#19 of 50	Not available
2017	8.8%	#19 of 50	Not available
2016	8.7%	#19 of 50	Not available
2015	9.1%	#23 of 50	Not available
2014	10.9%	#23 of 50	Not available

U.S. Census Bureau · HIC-4_ACS health insurance coverage by state, 2008–2024 ↗

How major events are selected

The timeline combines the corresponding national fact’s reviewed event catalog, labeled National context, with individually reviewed state milestones. State events use primary sources and distinguish signing, effective and filing dates. Each milestone keeps its source-check date, geographical limits and evidence limits. This curated selection is not a complete history.

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Virginia · state comparison

Who has health coverage?

Compare ACS annual estimates for all ages or people under 65. Coverage categories can overlap and do not sum to the insured share.

MeasureComparison period

Virginia · 20246.9%

Virginia rank#27among all 50 states

U.S. benchmark8.2%Same measure and period when published

#1 is the highest value. Ties share a rank and leave gaps. D.C. and territories are excluded. Rank describes the measured value; it is not an overall score of the state.

Uninsured rate · all ages

FactVote uses the Census Bureau's HIC-4_ACS historical table. Rates and 90% confidence margins of error are the published ACS 1-year estimates for the civilian noninstitutionalized population.

ACS annual estimates, all ages. Standard ACS 2020 one-year data were not released; the chart leaves a gap. Survey ranks describe point estimates and do not establish significant differences.

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2024 · Virginia: 6.9% · Rank #27 of 50, highest first · U.S. benchmark: 8.2% · Selected for state comparison

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Virginia Uninsured rate · all ages history
Period	Virginia	Compare
2014	10.9%
2015	9.1%
2016	8.7%
2017	8.8%
2018	8.8%
2019	7.9%
2020	Not available
2021	6.8%
2022	6.5%
2023	6.4%
2024	6.9%

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Virginia · 6.9%2024 · Rank #27 of 50, highest firstSelected state

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Uninsured rate · all ages · 2024 · highest value ranked #1
Rank	State	Value	Comparison notes
#1	Texas	16.7%	—
#2	Georgia	12%	—
#3	Oklahoma	11.5%	—
#4	Nevada	11.4%	—
#5	Alaska	11%	—
#6	Florida	10.9%	—
#7	Arizona	10.3%	—
#7	Wyoming	10.3%	—
#9	New Mexico	10.1%	—
#10	Mississippi	9.7%	—
#10	Tennessee	9.7%	—
#12	Arkansas	9.4%	—
#13	Idaho	9.2%	—
#14	South Carolina	9%	—
#15	Montana	8.8%	—
#16	North Carolina	8.6%	—
#17	Kansas	8.5%	—
#18	Utah	8.3%	—
#19	Alabama	8.2%	—
#20	South Dakota	8.1%	—
#21	Colorado	7.9%	—
#22	Louisiana	7.7%	—
#22	Missouri	7.7%	—
#22	New Jersey	7.7%	—
#25	Indiana	7.5%	—
#26	Nebraska	7.1%	—
#27	Delaware	6.9%	—
#27	Illinois	6.9%	—
#27	Virginia · your comparison	6.9%	—
#30	Kentucky	6.8%	—
#31	Ohio	6.7%	—
#32	Washington	6.5%	—
#33	Maryland	6.3%	—
#34	North Dakota	6.1%	—
#35	California	5.9%	—
#36	Connecticut	5.8%	—
#36	Pennsylvania	5.8%	—
#36	West Virginia	5.8%	—
#39	Maine	5.5%	—
#40	Iowa	5.4%	—
#41	Wisconsin	5.3%	—
#42	Oregon	5.2%	—
#43	Michigan	5.1%	—
#43	Minnesota	5.1%	—
#45	New York	5%	—
#46	Rhode Island	4.6%	—
#47	New Hampshire	4.5%	—
#48	Vermont	4.2%	—
#49	Hawaii	3.5%	—
#50	Massachusetts	2.8%	—

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U.S. Census Bureau · HIC-4_ACS health insurance coverage by state, 2008–2024 ↗

People under 65 without health insurance

8.3%2024 ACS annual estimate

Share of Virginia’s civilian noninstitutionalized residents under age 65 who lacked comprehensive health-insurance coverage at the time of the ACS survey.

This source snapshot keeps its own definition and period. A rank shown elsewhere applies only to that comparison’s measure and period.

Method and limitations

U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts estimate.

This excludes people age 65 and older.
Insurance status does not measure affordability, coverage adequacy, provider availability, or quality.

U.S. Census Bureau · QuickFacts: Virginia ↗

Virginia · state comparison

Where do healthcare dollars go?

State spending is reported for 2020, the latest year available in this CMS state series. Choose a service to compare Virginia with every state.

MeasureComparison period

Virginia · 2020$9,195

Virginia rank#40among all 50 states

U.S. benchmark$10,191Same measure and period when published

#1 is the highest value. Ties share a rank and leave gaps. D.C. and territories are excluded. Rank describes the measured value; it is not an overall score of the state.

Personal healthcare spending per resident

Personal health care expenditure per resident, assigned to the state where the patient resides.

2020 is the last year in this CMS state series. Personal health care excludes administration, public health, and investment included in national health expenditures. This is spending by all payers, not a household bill.

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2020 · Virginia: $9,195 · Rank #40 of 50, highest first · U.S. benchmark: $10,191 · Selected for state comparison

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Virginia Personal healthcare spending per resident history
Period	Virginia	Compare
2014	$7,449
2015	$7,750
2016	$7,987
2017	$8,176
2018	$8,425
2019	$8,826
2020	$9,195

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Lower value · $7.52KHigher value · $14.01KStriped: unavailable

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Virginia · $9,1952020 · Rank #40 of 50, highest firstSelected state

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Personal healthcare spending per resident · 2020 · highest value ranked #1
Rank	State	Value	Comparison notes
#1	New York	$14,007	—
#2	Alaska	$13,642	—
#3	Massachusetts	$13,319	—
#4	Delaware	$12,899	—
#5	West Virginia	$12,769	—
#6	Vermont	$12,756	—
#7	South Dakota	$12,495	—
#8	Connecticut	$12,489	—
#9	Maine	$12,077	—
#10	New Jersey	$11,868	—
#11	New Hampshire	$11,793	—
#12	Rhode Island	$11,694	—
#13	Pennsylvania	$11,603	—
#14	North Dakota	$11,301	—
#15	Wyoming	$10,989	—
#16	Minnesota	$10,846	—
#17	Maryland	$10,839	—
#18	Indiana	$10,517	—
#19	Louisiana	$10,515	—
#20	Nebraska	$10,514	—
#21	Ohio	$10,478	—
#22	California	$10,299	—
#23	Hawaii	$10,291	—
#24	Kentucky	$10,257	—
#25	Montana	$10,212	—
#26	Illinois	$10,190	—
#27	Oregon	$10,071	—
#28	Wisconsin	$9,982	—
#29	Missouri	$9,921	—
#30	Michigan	$9,897	—
#31	Florida	$9,865	—
#32	Iowa	$9,789	—
#33	Oklahoma	$9,444	—
#34	Kansas	$9,408	—
#35	Mississippi	$9,394	—
#36	Arkansas	$9,338	—
#37	Tennessee	$9,336	—
#38	Alabama	$9,280	—
#39	Washington	$9,265	—
#40	Virginia · your comparison	$9,195	—
#41	North Carolina	$8,917	—
#42	New Mexico	$8,902	—
#43	South Carolina	$8,766	—
#44	Georgia	$8,758	—
#45	Arizona	$8,756	—
#46	Colorado	$8,583	—
#47	Texas	$8,406	—
#48	Nevada	$8,348	—
#49	Idaho	$8,148	—
#50	Utah	$7,522	—

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CMS · State health expenditure accounts by residence, 1991–2020 ↗

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Health outcomes

Use age-adjusted mortality to account for different age distributions; life expectancy summarizes period death rates.

MeasureComparison period

Virginia · 202277.5 years

Virginia rank#22among all 50 states

U.S. benchmark77.5 yearsSame measure and period when published

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Life expectancy at birth

FactVote uses CDC National Center for Health Statistics annual complete life-table estimates for the total Virginia population. Values are rounded to the published tenth of a year.

The latest published comparable state series ends in 2022, even though newer national life-expectancy estimates may be available. Period life expectancy summarizes current mortality rates; it is not a forecast of how long a particular person will live. The 2020 and 2021 estimates reflect the mortality shock during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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2022 · Virginia: 77.5 years · Rank #22 of 50, highest first · U.S. benchmark: 77.5 years · Selected for state comparison

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Virginia Life expectancy at birth history
Period	Virginia	Compare
2018	79 years
2019	79.1 years
2020	77.6 years
2021	76.8 years
2022	77.5 years

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Lower value · 72.2 yearsHigher value · 80 yearsStriped: unavailable

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Virginia · 77.5 years2022 · Rank #22 of 50, highest firstSelected state

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Life expectancy at birth · 2022 · highest value ranked #1
Rank	State	Value	Comparison notes
#1	Hawaii	80 years	—
#2	Massachusetts	79.8 years	—
#3	New Jersey	79.6 years	—
#4	New York	79.5 years	—
#5	Connecticut	79.4 years	—
#6	California	79.3 years	—
#6	Minnesota	79.3 years	—
#8	Rhode Island	79.2 years	—
#9	Utah	79 years	—
#10	New Hampshire	78.7 years	—
#11	Colorado	78.5 years	—
#12	Idaho	78.4 years	—
#12	Washington	78.4 years	—
#14	Nebraska	78.3 years	—
#14	Vermont	78.3 years	—
#16	Wisconsin	78.1 years	—
#17	Florida	77.9 years	—
#17	Iowa	77.9 years	—
#17	North Dakota	77.9 years	—
#20	Maryland	77.8 years	—
#21	Oregon	77.7 years	—
#22	Illinois	77.5 years	—
#22	Virginia · your comparison	77.5 years	—
#24	Montana	77.3 years	—
#24	Pennsylvania	77.3 years	—
#24	South Dakota	77.3 years	—
#27	Texas	77.1 years	—
#28	Michigan	76.8 years	—
#28	Wyoming	76.8 years	—
#30	Arizona	76.7 years	—
#31	Maine	76.6 years	—
#32	Delaware	76.5 years	—
#32	Kansas	76.5 years	—
#34	Nevada	76.4 years	—
#35	Georgia	75.9 years	—
#35	North Carolina	75.9 years	—
#37	Alaska	75.8 years	—
#38	Ohio	75.6 years	—
#39	Indiana	75.4 years	—
#40	Missouri	75.2 years	—
#41	South Carolina	75.1 years	—
#42	New Mexico	74.5 years	—
#43	Arkansas	73.9 years	—
#44	Alabama	73.8 years	—
#44	Louisiana	73.8 years	—
#44	Oklahoma	73.8 years	—
#44	Tennessee	73.8 years	—
#48	Kentucky	73.6 years	—
#49	Mississippi	72.6 years	—
#50	West Virginia	72.2 years	—

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CDC National Center for Health Statistics · U.S. state life tables, 2018–2022 ↗

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Chronic illness and health risks

Compare age-adjusted adult prevalence using the same survey year and definition.

MeasureComparison period

Virginia · 202310.4%

Virginia rank#24among 48 states with data

U.S. benchmark10.7%Same measure and period when published

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Diagnosed diabetes · age adjusted

Adult self-reported prevalence, age-adjusted to a common population.

Published CDC 2019–2023 series. Missing or suppressed estimates remain unranked. Confidence intervals describe sampling uncertainty; point ranks are not significance tests.

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2023 · Virginia: 10.4% · Rank #24 of 48, highest first · U.S. benchmark: 10.7% · Selected for state comparison

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Virginia Diagnosed diabetes · age adjusted history
Period	Virginia	Compare
2019	9.9%
2020	9.9%
2021	10.2%
2022	11.3%
2023	10.4%

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Virginia · 10.4%2023 · Rank #24 of 48, highest first95% confidence interval: 9.5% – 11.4%Selected state

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Diagnosed diabetes · age adjusted · 2023 · highest value ranked #1
Rank	State	Value	Comparison notes
#1	Mississippi	15.1%	95% CI: 13.7–16.6
#1	West Virginia	15.1%	95% CI: 13.9–16.3
#3	Louisiana	14.6%	95% CI: 13.4–15.8
#4	Alabama	14%	95% CI: 12.7–15.3
#5	Arkansas	13.1%	95% CI: 12–14.3
#6	South Carolina	12.7%	95% CI: 11.9–13.6
#6	Tennessee	12.7%	95% CI: 11.7–13.8
#8	Texas	12.1%	95% CI: 11–13.3
#9	Indiana	11.7%	95% CI: 11.1–12.4
#10	Georgia	11.5%	95% CI: 10.7–12.3
#10	Ohio	11.5%	95% CI: 10.8–12.2
#12	Oklahoma	11.3%	95% CI: 10.5–12.1
#13	Delaware	11.1%	95% CI: 9.8–12.6
#14	North Carolina	11%	95% CI: 9.8–12.3
#15	Illinois	10.9%	95% CI: 9.9–12.1
#15	Maryland	10.9%	95% CI: 10.2–11.7
#15	Michigan	10.9%	95% CI: 10.1–11.8
#18	Nevada	10.8%	95% CI: 8.9–13
#18	New Mexico	10.8%	95% CI: 9.3–12.6
#20	Missouri	10.7%	95% CI: 9.9–11.7
#20	South Dakota	10.7%	95% CI: 8.9–12.8
#22	California	10.6%	95% CI: 9.8–11.4
#23	Kansas	10.5%	95% CI: 9.7–11.3
#24	Virginia · your comparison	10.4%	95% CI: 9.5–11.4
#25	Florida	10.1%	95% CI: 9.1–11.1
#26	Rhode Island	10%	95% CI: 9.1–11
#27	Arizona	9.9%	95% CI: 9.2–10.7
#27	Iowa	9.9%	95% CI: 9.2–10.7
#29	Nebraska	9.7%	95% CI: 9–10.3
#30	Wisconsin	9.6%	95% CI: 9–10.2
#31	Hawaii	9.5%	95% CI: 8.7–10.5
#31	New York	9.5%	95% CI: 8.9–10.1
#31	Oregon	9.5%	95% CI: 8.7–10.5
#34	Wyoming	9.4%	95% CI: 8.5–10.5
#35	Minnesota	9.3%	95% CI: 8.6–10
#36	New Jersey	9.1%	95% CI: 8.4–9.9
#37	Maine	9%	95% CI: 8.4–9.7
#38	North Dakota	8.9%	95% CI: 8.1–9.7
#39	Idaho	8.7%	95% CI: 7.9–9.6
#40	Washington	8.6%	95% CI: 8.2–9
#41	Massachusetts	8.5%	95% CI: 7.8–9.4
#42	Connecticut	8.4%	95% CI: 7.6–9.3
#43	Alaska	8.2%	95% CI: 7.4–9.2
#44	Utah	8.1%	95% CI: 7.5–8.7
#45	Colorado	8%	95% CI: 7.3–8.7
#46	Montana	7.9%	95% CI: 7.2–8.7
#46	New Hampshire	7.9%	95% CI: 7.1–8.8
#48	Vermont	7.8%	95% CI: 7–8.7
—	Kentucky	Not available	No comparable published observation for this period; excluded from rank.
—	Pennsylvania	Not available	No comparable published observation for this period; excluded from rank.

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CDC · Chronic Disease Indicators / BRFSS ↗

Virginia · state comparison

Where are healthcare workers in short supply?

Compare coverage of need, practitioners needed, or affected population for each discipline.

MeasureComparison period

Virginia · June 30, 202657.2%

Virginia rank#14among all 50 states

U.S. benchmark47.4%Same measure and period when published

#1 is the highest value. Ties share a rank and leave gaps. D.C. and territories are excluded. Rank describes the measured value; it is not an overall score of the state.

Primary care · need met

HRSA-designated shortage areas; measures describe need within those areas, not the entire state population.

National report totals can include territories. Designation rules and populations differ by discipline; do not add disciplines. Absolute population and practitioner ranks also reflect state size.

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Virginia · 57.2%June 30, 2026 · Rank #14 of 50, highest firstSelected state

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Primary care · need met · June 30, 2026 · highest value ranked #1
Rank	State	Value	Comparison notes
#1	New Jersey	83.2%	—
#2	Vermont	82.6%	—
#3	South Carolina	79.4%	—
#4	New Hampshire	74.8%	—
#5	Rhode Island	74.3%	—
#6	Louisiana	72.1%	—
#7	Hawaii	67.1%	—
#8	Utah	65.4%	—
#9	Wisconsin	65.2%	—
#10	Alabama	63%	—
#11	Connecticut	60.3%	—
#12	Massachusetts	58%	—
#13	Tennessee	58%	—
#14	Virginia · your comparison	57.2%	—
#15	Pennsylvania	56.7%	—
#16	Maine	56%	—
#17	Minnesota	55.4%	—
#18	Wyoming	54.4%	—
#19	Indiana	54.2%	—
#20	California	53.2%	—
#21	Arkansas	52.6%	—
#22	Texas	49.8%	—
#23	Ohio	49.7%	—
#24	Nebraska	49.1%	—
#25	Alaska	48.9%	—
#26	North Carolina	48.1%	—
#27	Colorado	47.5%	—
#28	Michigan	44.9%	—
#29	Oregon	43.9%	—
#30	Idaho	43.9%	—
#31	Washington	42.4%	—
#32	Illinois	41.5%	—
#33	Nevada	41.5%	—
#34	Arizona	41.2%	—
#35	Kansas	41.1%	—
#36	Iowa	40.5%	—
#37	Florida	39.7%	—
#38	Georgia	39.1%	—
#39	Montana	38.5%	—
#40	West Virginia	38.3%	—
#41	North Dakota	36.5%	—
#42	New York	35.3%	—
#43	South Dakota	34.6%	—
#44	Mississippi	34.1%	—
#45	Maryland	31.6%	—
#46	New Mexico	31.4%	—
#47	Kentucky	30.8%	—
#48	Oklahoma	28.6%	—
#49	Missouri	23.7%	—
#50	Delaware	11.2%	—

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HRSA · Health Professional Shortage Areas quarterly report ↗

Virginia · state comparison

Employer coverage costs

Premium comparisons use a published historical all-state employer survey. Total premiums combine employer and employee payments.

MeasureComparison period

Virginia · 2020$6,928

Virginia rank#35among all 50 states

U.S. benchmark$7,149Same measure and period when published

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Single coverage premium · all firms

Average total annual employer-plan premium per enrolled employee at private-sector establishments offering coverage.

Historical 2020 published all-state table; not a current quote. Includes both employer and employee contributions, rather than just a worker’s payment. Survey estimates and small firm samples carry uncertainty. Missing estimates remain unavailable.

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Lower value · $6.39KHigher value · $8.64KStriped: unavailable

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Virginia · $6,9282020 · Rank #35 of 50, highest firstSelected state

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Single coverage premium · all firms · 2020 · highest value ranked #1
Rank	State	Value	Comparison notes
#1	Alaska	$8,635	—
#2	New York	$8,177	—
#3	New Hampshire	$7,991	—
#4	Vermont	$7,868	—
#5	Wyoming	$7,743	—
#6	Nebraska	$7,611	—
#7	South Carolina	$7,516	—
#8	Connecticut	$7,501	—
#9	Maine	$7,496	—
#10	Massachusetts	$7,452	—
#11	Washington	$7,440	—
#12	New Mexico	$7,424	—
#13	Illinois	$7,376	—
#14	New Jersey	$7,373	—
#15	Maryland	$7,352	—
#16	Rhode Island	$7,326	—
#17	Indiana	$7,319	—
#18	Delaware	$7,280	—
#19	Wisconsin	$7,250	—
#20	Pennsylvania	$7,246	—
#21	North Dakota	$7,216	—
#22	Colorado	$7,206	—
#23	Missouri	$7,179	—
#24	California	$7,173	—
#25	Florida	$7,078	—
#26	South Dakota	$7,070	—
#27	Oklahoma	$7,058	—
#28	Hawaii	$7,040	—
#29	North Carolina	$7,036	—
#30	Texas	$7,017	—
#31	West Virginia	$6,993	—
#32	Ohio	$6,989	—
#33	Kentucky	$6,949	—
#34	Iowa	$6,932	—
#35	Virginia · your comparison	$6,928	—
#36	Oregon	$6,917	—
#37	Minnesota	$6,910	—
#38	Georgia	$6,876	—
#39	Montana	$6,860	—
#40	Idaho	$6,744	—
#41	Louisiana	$6,713	—
#42	Michigan	$6,683	—
#43	Kansas	$6,675	—
#44	Arizona	$6,612	—
#45	Utah	$6,593	—
#46	Mississippi	$6,561	—
#47	Nevada	$6,493	—
#48	Tennessee	$6,485	—
#49	Arkansas	$6,414	—
#50	Alabama	$6,393	—

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Virginia · state comparison

Mental health and treatment

Adult statewide estimates use the same SAMHSA model and survey period. Treatment use is a share of all adults, not a share of adults with mental illness.

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Virginia · 2023–202423.1%

Virginia rank#33among all 50 states

U.S. benchmark23.1%Same measure and period when published

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Any Mental Illness · adults 18+

Civilian noninstitutionalized adults age 18+, past-year prevalence or treatment use, estimated by small-area survey models.

Mental illness and depression estimates pool 2023–2024; treatment use covers 2024 only. Definitions and model-based uncertainty differ from the national page’s annual 2025 survey estimates. Point-estimate ranks do not establish significant differences. Serious mental illness is a subset of any mental illness, so their percentages must not be added.

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Virginia · 23.1%2023–2024 · Rank #33 of 50, highest firstSelected state

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Rank	State	Value	Comparison notes
#1	Oregon	31.6%	—
#2	Vermont	29.1%	—
#3	West Virginia	28.1%	—
#4	Washington	27.9%	—
#5	New Hampshire	27.7%	—
#6	Tennessee	27%	—
#7	Utah	26.7%	—
#8	Maine	26.7%	—
#9	Arkansas	26.6%	—
#10	Colorado	26.4%	—
#11	Rhode Island	25.8%	—
#12	Missouri	25.7%	—
#13	Montana	25.6%	—
#14	Indiana	25.3%	—
#15	Kentucky	25.3%	—
#16	Georgia	25.2%	—
#17	Iowa	25%	—
#18	Massachusetts	24.9%	—
#19	Wyoming	24.7%	—
#20	Nevada	24.6%	—
#21	Arizona	24.6%	—
#22	Wisconsin	24.6%	—
#23	Idaho	24.5%	—
#24	Nebraska	24.1%	—
#25	Louisiana	24.1%	—
#26	Alaska	24%	—
#27	Pennsylvania	23.9%	—
#28	New Mexico	23.9%	—
#28	Ohio	23.9%	—
#30	Connecticut	23.7%	—
#31	Kansas	23.7%	—
#32	Michigan	23.6%	—
#33	Virginia · your comparison	23.1%	—
#34	Alabama	23%	—
#35	North Dakota	23%	—
#36	Maryland	22.7%	—
#37	Oklahoma	22.6%	—
#38	Minnesota	22.6%	—
#39	Illinois	22.2%	—
#40	Delaware	22.1%	—
#41	New York	21.9%	—
#42	South Dakota	21.8%	—
#43	California	21.6%	—
#44	North Carolina	21.4%	—
#45	Florida	20.8%	—
#46	Texas	20.7%	—
#47	Mississippi	20.5%	—
#48	Hawaii	19.8%	—
#49	South Carolina	19.8%	—
#50	New Jersey	18.1%	—

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Virginia officeholders

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Jun 24, 2026 · Enforcement announcement · Attorney General Jay Jones Secures Victory in Lynchburg Circuit Court; Background Checks on Private Firearm Sales to Resume July 1 · Official action recorded

Virginia agencies · Enforcement announcement

Attorney General Jay Jones Secures Victory in Lynchburg Circuit Court; Background Checks on Private Firearm Sales to Resume July 1

Jun 24, 2026 · Official action recorded

Attorney General Jay Jones · Issued

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RICHMOND, Va. -- The Lynchburg Circuit Court ruled today, effective July 1, to dissolve the injunction blocking background checks on the private sale of firearms in Wilson v. Hanley, delivering a major victory for gun violence prevention efforts and the public safety of our Commonwealth. This decision follows years of litigation involving Virginia’s life-saving background check law, which requires background checks on all private firearm sales. On April 22, 2026, Governor Spanberger signed into law HB 1525, which resolves the underlying cause of the injunction by establishing a statutory prohibition against the sale of firearms for 18-20 year olds in Virginia. The injunction was based on…

The official Attorney General of Virginia release records this item on 2026-06-24.

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The official record directly regulates firearms or addresses shootings, firearm safety, trafficking, or gun-violence prevention. It does not establish an effect on Virginia's firearm mortality rate.

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Attorney General Jay Jones Secures Victory in Lynchburg Circuit Court; Background Checks on Private Firearm Sales to Resume July 1 RICHMOND, Va. -- The Lynchburg Circuit Court ruled today, effective July 1, to dissolve the injunction blocking background checks on the private sale of firearms in Wilson v. Hanley, delivering a major victory for gun violence prevention efforts and the public safety of our Commonwealth. This decision follows years of litigation involving Virginia’s life-saving background check law, which requires background checks on all private firearm sales. On April 22, 2026, Governor Spanberger signed into law HB 1525, which…

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Jun 24, 2026 · H.R.9448 · Federal Workforce Reproductive Rights Protection Act · Introduced

U.S. Congress · Virginia delegation · H.R.9448

Federal Workforce Reproductive Rights Protection Act

Jun 24, 2026 · Introduced

Rep. James R. Walkinshaw · Sponsored

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ensure the accessibility of reproductive healthcare for Federal employees, and for other purposes

Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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The official record directly addresses abortion access, abortion services, reproductive healthcare, or contraception. It does not establish an effect on the number of abortions reported by Virginia facilities.

Retained Virginia evidence context: Abortions reported by Virginia facilities. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

ensure the accessibility of reproductive healthcare for Federal employees, and for other purposes

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Jun 23, 2026 · H.R.9204 · Gun Safety Innovation Opportunity Act of 2026 · Introduced

U.S. Congress · Virginia delegation · H.R.9204

Gun Safety Innovation Opportunity Act of 2026

Jun 23, 2026 · Introduced

Rep. Suhas Subramanyam · Sponsored

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authorize the Attorney General to make grants to support the development of safe firearm storage devices, and for other purposes

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4134)

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The official record directly regulates firearms or addresses shootings, firearm safety, trafficking, or gun-violence prevention. It does not establish an effect on Virginia's firearm mortality rate.

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authorize the Attorney General to make grants to support the development of safe firearm storage devices, and for other purposes

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May 20, 2026 · SB 351 · Courthouses; certain civil arrests prohibited, penalty. · Vetoed

Virginia Legislature · SB 351

Courthouses; certain civil arrests prohibited, penalty.

May 20, 2026 · Vetoed

Sen. Saddam Azlan Salim · Sponsored

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Prohibiting certain acts in furtherance of federal immigration enforcement in certain protected areas; exceptions; penalties. Prohibits certain federal civil immigration enforcement activities in certain protected areas including any courthouse, within 40 feet of any polling place or building used as a meeting place for the local electoral board while the electoral board meets to ascertain the results of an election, and any place or facility owned by the Commonwealth that is a hospital or other health care facility, a school or public institution of higher education, or an office of the attorney for the Commonwealth. The bill prohibits any civil arrest in a courthouse pursuant to a civil…

The official Virginia LIS record shows the Governor vetoed the measure on May 20, 2026.

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The official record directly addresses immigration enforcement, immigrant residents, refugees, asylum, naturalization, or services tied to immigration status. It does not establish an effect on Virginia's foreign-born population share.

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Prohibiting certain acts in furtherance of federal immigration enforcement in certain protected areas; exceptions; penalties. Prohibits certain federal civil immigration enforcement activities in certain protected areas including any courthouse, within 40 feet of any polling place or building used as a meeting place for the local electoral board while the electoral board meets to ascertain the results of an election, and any place or facility owned by the Commonwealth that is a hospital or other health care facility, a school or public institution of higher education, or an office of the attorney for the Commonwealth. The bill prohibits any…

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May 20, 2026 · HB 650 · Courthouses; certain civil arrests prohibited, penalty. · Vetoed

Virginia Legislature · HB 650

Courthouses; certain civil arrests prohibited, penalty.

May 20, 2026 · Vetoed

Del. Katrina Callsen · Sponsored

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The official Virginia LIS record shows the Governor vetoed the measure on May 20, 2026.

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Prohibiting certain acts in furtherance of federal immigration enforcement in certain protected areas; exceptions; penalties. Prohibits certain federal civil immigration enforcement activities in certain protected areas including any courthouse, within 40 feet of any polling place or building used as a meeting place for the local electoral board while the electoral board meets to ascertain the results of an election, and any place or facility owned by the Commonwealth that is a hospital or other health care facility, a school or public institution of higher education, or an office of the attorney for the Commonwealth. The bill prohibits any…

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May 14, 2026 · HB 229 · Weapons; possession prohibited in hospital that provides mental health or developmental services. · Enacted · Chapter 1108

Virginia Legislature · HB 229

Weapons; possession prohibited in hospital that provides mental health or developmental services.

May 14, 2026 · Enacted · Chapter 1108

Del. Phil M. Hernandez · Sponsored

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Weapons; possession prohibited in a hospital that provides mental health services or developmental services; penalty. Makes it a Class 1 misdemeanor for any person to knowingly and intentionally possess in the building of any hospital that provides mental health services or developmental services in the Commonwealth, including an emergency department or other facility rendering emergency medical care, a (i) firearm, (ii) knife with a blade over three and one-half inches, or (iii) other dangerous weapon, including explosives and stun weapons. The bill also provides that notice of such prohibitions shall be posted conspicuously at each public entrance of any hospital and that no person shall…

The official Virginia LIS record shows the measure became law on May 14, 2026 as Chapter 1108.

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The official record directly regulates firearms or addresses shootings, firearm safety, trafficking, or gun-violence prevention. It does not establish an effect on Virginia's firearm mortality rate.

Retained Virginia evidence context: Firearm deaths. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

Weapons; possession prohibited in a hospital that provides mental health services or developmental services; penalty. Makes it a Class 1 misdemeanor for any person to knowingly and intentionally possess in the building of any hospital that provides mental health services or developmental services in the Commonwealth, including an emergency department or other facility rendering emergency medical care, a (i) firearm, (ii) knife with a blade over three and one-half inches, or (iii) other dangerous weapon, including explosives and stun weapons. The bill also provides that notice of such prohibitions shall be posted conspicuously at each public…

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What candidates are saying

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2026 Virginia U.S. House — District 1 — General Election

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Shannon L. Taylor

2 statements

Democratic · U.S. House District 1 · VA

Health coverage

Shannon will fight to restore the Affordable Care Act tax credits that Congressman Wittman allowed to expire, causing premiums to rise by hundreds of dollars a month. She will fight to restore funding to our hospitals like Rappahannock General, and she will work to expand Medicare’s ability to negot…

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Source topic or question: Health care, prescription drugs, Social Security, and Medicare

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Shannon will fight to restore the Affordable Care Act tax credits that Congressman Wittman allowed to expire, causing premiums to rise by hundreds of dollars a month. She will fight to restore funding to our hospitals like Rappahannock General, and she will work to expand Medicare’s ability to negotiate drug prices directly with pharmaceutical companies so no one has to choose between their medication and basic needs. Shannon will fight to make medical billing transparent by ending surprise billing, and fight to protect Social Security and Medicare for seniors who have paid into them their entire adult life.

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Care & public health

As a prosecutor, Shannon knows that strong communities are built on strong, independent families. She is committed to practical policies that bring down the high costs of childcare, healthcare, and senior care — and expand access to paid leave, so no one has to choose between a paycheck and caring f…

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Source topic or question: Rob Wittman has allowed healthcare prices to skyrocket.

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As a prosecutor, Shannon knows that strong communities are built on strong, independent families. She is committed to practical policies that bring down the high costs of childcare, healthcare, and senior care — and expand access to paid leave, so no one has to choose between a paycheck and caring for someone they love.

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2026 Virginia U.S. House — District 10 — General Election

3 candidates with matching statements · 8 statements

Ahsen Mujeeb Malik

1 statement

Independent · U.S. House District 10 · VA

Care & public health

The Local Control Protection Act (Bresnahan) would bar developers from suing a municipality or county in federal court over a denied data center application, so long as the denial rests on documented findings about public health, infrastructure, water, or community character, and would bar federal a…

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Source topic or question: What’s Already Moving in Congress

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The Local Control Protection Act (Bresnahan) would bar developers from suing a municipality or county in federal court over a denied data center application, so long as the denial rests on documented findings about public health, infrastructure, water, or community character, and would bar federal agencies from approving permits for a developer actively litigating against a locality that said no. It also requires community benefit agreements as a condition of federal tax incentives for projects that are approved.

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Dave T. Beckwith

2 statements

Republican · U.S. House District 10 · VA

Care & public health

Dave will fight for the veterans who defended this country, ensuring they get timely healthcare, real support for their mental health, and the benefits they've earned without the bureaucratic runaround.

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Source topic or question: Veterans health care, mental health, and benefits

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Dave will fight for the veterans who defended this country, ensuring they get timely healthcare, real support for their mental health, and the benefits they've earned without the bureaucratic runaround.

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Care & public health

As a two-time cancer survivor, Dave knows firsthand what it means to depend on quality care when it matters most. Dave will fight to ensure every VA-10 family has access to quality, affordable health care without Washington dictating your choices or driving up your costs.

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Source topic or question: Health care

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As a two-time cancer survivor, Dave knows firsthand what it means to depend on quality care when it matters most. Dave will fight to ensure every VA-10 family has access to quality, affordable health care without Washington dictating your choices or driving up your costs.

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Suhas Subramanyam

5 statements

Democratic · U.S. House District 10 · VA

Health coverage

Boosting Healthcare Access & Affordability Suhas believes that we lower the cost of health care and expand access to those who can't afford it. He fought for transparency in prescription drug pricing and won, and he will continue to support the ability of Medicare to negotiate drug prices. Suhas wil…

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Source topic or question: Safeguarding Our Democracy

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Boosting Healthcare Access & Affordability Suhas believes that we lower the cost of health care and expand access to those who can't afford it. He fought for transparency in prescription drug pricing and won, and he will continue to support the ability of Medicare to negotiate drug prices. Suhas will stand up to Big Pharma and work to end the chronic disease epidemic.We also need to recognize the urgency of the mental health crisis and work together to pass meaningful legislation to help the most vulnerable among us. In Congress, I will take steps to expand access to mental health care providers and advocate for increasing research into preventative steps for our communities to support their neighbors.As our loved ones get older, we also need to confront the issue of rising home-based, long-term care. Middle-class families should not have to exhaust their savings to provide care for elderly, sick, or disabled loved ones.

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Health coverage

Suhas believes that we lower the cost of health care and expand access to those who can't afford it. He fought for transparency in prescription drug pricing and won, and he will continue to support the ability of Medicare to negotiate drug prices. Suhas will stand up to Big Pharma and work to end th…

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Source topic or question: Boosting Healthcare Access & Affordability

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Suhas believes that we lower the cost of health care and expand access to those who can't afford it. He fought for transparency in prescription drug pricing and won, and he will continue to support the ability of Medicare to negotiate drug prices. Suhas will stand up to Big Pharma and work to end the chronic disease epidemic.

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Care & public health

We also need to recognize the urgency of the mental health crisis and work together to pass meaningful legislation to help the most vulnerable among us. In Congress, I will take steps to expand access to mental health care providers and advocate for increasing research into preventative steps for ou…

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Source topic or question: Boosting Healthcare Access & Affordability

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We also need to recognize the urgency of the mental health crisis and work together to pass meaningful legislation to help the most vulnerable among us. In Congress, I will take steps to expand access to mental health care providers and advocate for increasing research into preventative steps for our communities to support their neighbors.

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Care & public health

Protecting Women's Healthcare The Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs was a devastating blow to women across the country and their ability to make their own health care decisions. In light of this, Suhas believes that Congress must prioritize making sure everyone, no matter their zip code, has access …

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Source topic or question: Economy & Job Creation

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Protecting Women's Healthcare The Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs was a devastating blow to women across the country and their ability to make their own health care decisions. In light of this, Suhas believes that Congress must prioritize making sure everyone, no matter their zip code, has access to affordable, reliable, and safe reproductive health care.In the Virginia legislature, Suhas sponsored a constitutional amendment that would protect reproductive freedom in Virginia, and fought to protect women's health choices . He will always support the right to in-vitro fertilization (IVF) and a woman’s bodily autonomy.

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Care & public health

The Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs was a devastating blow to women across the country and their ability to make their own health care decisions. In light of this, Suhas believes that Congress must prioritize making sure everyone, no matter their zip code, has access to affordable, reliable, and s…

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Source topic or question: Protecting Women's Healthcare

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The Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs was a devastating blow to women across the country and their ability to make their own health care decisions. In light of this, Suhas believes that Congress must prioritize making sure everyone, no matter their zip code, has access to affordable, reliable, and safe reproductive health care.

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2026 Virginia U.S. House — District 11 — General Election

2 candidates with matching statements · 5 statements

Arthur G. Purves

3 statements

Republican · U.S. House District 11 · VA

Care & public health

Promote eating minimally processed food as a way to prevent or reverse chronic disease.

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Source topic or question: Nutrition

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Promote eating minimally processed food as a way to prevent or reverse chronic disease.

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The candidate attributes much chronic disease, including mental illness, to ultra-processed food and prior federal nutrition guidance.

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Source topic or question: Chronic Disease

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The candidate attributes much chronic disease, including mental illness, to ultra-processed food and prior federal nutrition guidance.

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Care & public health

Much chronic disease, including mental illness, is caused by ultra-processed food and by the old federal "high-carb, lean-meat, low-fat" food pyramid, which RFK Jr. has corrected. The old pyramid was a prescription for diabetes ... more which now appears in children. Big Med has no financial incenti…

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Source topic or question: "America is the sickest nation in the world and spends the most on health care."

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Much chronic disease, including mental illness, is caused by ultra-processed food and by the old federal "high-carb, lean-meat, low-fat" food pyramid, which RFK Jr. has corrected. The old pyramid was a prescription for diabetes ... more which now appears in children. Big Med has no financial incentive to cure us; rather it makes money by having us take pills and undergo medical procedures. If you have high blood pressure, the doctor should say, "Let's find what's causing your high blood pressure." Instead, the doctor prescribes pills you must take for the rest of your life, which do not cure the disease, and may have bad side effects. Prevent and reverse chronic disease by eating "real food", as our grandparents did. Eat around the edge of the grocery store: full-fat dairy, eggs, red meat, bread without additives (e.g., Trader Joe's Tuscan Pane), fruits, and vegetables. Avoid anything in a box or a bag with a bar code! Avoid anything with the unstable "seed oils" (canola, soybean, sunflower, safflower, ...). You cannot eat most of what's in the grocery store, except maybe at Aldi's, which is removing 44 chemicals from its private-label foods. Whole Foods bans 300+ additives. The above is not medical advice. It is "food for thought"! A lot comes from YouTube. Be skeptical. Everybody is different. I'm a retired computer programmer with no medical credentials, except I'm 77, taking no prescriptions, and feel great.

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James R. Walkinshaw

2 statements

Democratic · U.S. House District 11 · VA

Health coverage

Helped force a House vote on extending Affordable Care Act premium tax credits.

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Source topic or question: ACA Tax Credits

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Helped force a House vote on extending Affordable Care Act premium tax credits.

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Care & public health

Protect access to health care and lower health-care costs.

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Source topic or question: Health Care

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Protect access to health care and lower health-care costs.

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Del. Adele Y. McClure

Virginia House of Delegates · District 2 · D–VA

6 proposals

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Virginia Legislature · HB 19

Firearms; purchase, etc., after assault & battery of family or household member or intimate partner.

Apr 10, 2026 · Enacted · Chapter 527

Del. Adele Y. McClure · Sponsored

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Purchase, possession, or transportation of firearm; assault and battery of a family or household member or intimate partner; penalty. Adds to the definition of "family or household member," as such definition relates to juvenile and domestic relations district court, a person's intimate partner, defined in the bill as an individual who, within the previous 12 months, was in a romantic, dating, or sexual relationship with the person as determined by the length, nature, frequency, and type of interaction between the individuals involved in the relationship. The bill also adds to the definition of "family or household member," as such definition relates to a person's purchase, possession, or…

The official Virginia LIS record shows the measure became law on April 10, 2026 as Chapter 527.

Why this record is included

The official record directly regulates firearms or addresses shootings, firearm safety, trafficking, or gun-violence prevention. It does not establish an effect on Virginia's firearm mortality rate.

Retained Virginia evidence context: Firearm deaths. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

Purchase, possession, or transportation of firearm; assault and battery of a family or household member or intimate partner; penalty. Adds to the definition of "family or household member," as such definition relates to juvenile and domestic relations district court, a person's intimate partner, defined in the bill as an individual who, within the previous 12 months, was in a romantic, dating, or sexual relationship with the person as determined by the length, nature, frequency, and type of interaction between the individuals involved in the relationship. The bill also adds to the definition of "family or household member," as such…

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Virginia Legislature · HB 2064

Firearm locking device; required for sale or transfer of firearm.

Apr 2, 2025 · Vetoed

Del. Adele Y. McClure · Sponsored

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Firearm locking device required for sale or transfer of firearm; warning against accessibility to children; penalty. Makes it a Class 3 misdemeanor for any licensed manufacturer, licensed importer, or licensed dealer to sell, deliver, or transfer any firearm to any person other than a licensed manufacturer, licensed importer, or licensed dealer unless the transferee is provided with a locking device for that firearm and the firearm is accompanied by a warning, in conspicuous and legible type in capital letters printed on a separate sheet of paper included within the packaging enclosing the firearm, that firearms should be locked and kept away from children and that there may be civil and…

The official Virginia LIS record shows the Governor vetoed the measure on April 2, 2025.

Why this record is included

The official record directly regulates firearms or addresses shootings, firearm safety, trafficking, or gun-violence prevention. It does not establish an effect on Virginia's firearm mortality rate.

Retained Virginia evidence context: Firearm deaths. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

Firearm locking device required for sale or transfer of firearm; warning against accessibility to children; penalty. Makes it a Class 3 misdemeanor for any licensed manufacturer, licensed importer, or licensed dealer to sell, deliver, or transfer any firearm to any person other than a licensed manufacturer, licensed importer, or licensed dealer unless the transferee is provided with a locking device for that firearm and the firearm is accompanied by a warning, in conspicuous and legible type in capital letters printed on a separate sheet of paper included within the packaging enclosing the firearm, that firearms should be locked and kept…

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Virginia Legislature · HB 1869

Firearms; purchase, etc., assault and battery of family member or intimate partner, penalties.

Apr 2, 2025 · Vetoed

Del. Adele Y. McClure · Sponsored

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Purchase, possession, or transportation of firearm; assault and battery of a family or household member or intimate partner; penalties. Adds to the definition of "family or household member," as such definition relates to juvenile and domestic relations district court, a person's intimate partner, defined in the bill as an individual who, within the previous 12 months, was in a romantic, dating, or sexual relationship with the person as determined by the length, nature, frequency, and type of interaction between the individuals involved in the relationship. The bill also adds to the definition of "family or household member," as such definition relates to a person's purchase, possession, or…

The official Virginia LIS record shows the Governor vetoed the measure on April 2, 2025.

Why this record is included

The official record directly regulates firearms or addresses shootings, firearm safety, trafficking, or gun-violence prevention. It does not establish an effect on Virginia's firearm mortality rate.

Retained Virginia evidence context: Firearm deaths. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

Purchase, possession, or transportation of firearm; assault and battery of a family or household member or intimate partner; penalties. Adds to the definition of "family or household member," as such definition relates to juvenile and domestic relations district court, a person's intimate partner, defined in the bill as an individual who, within the previous 12 months, was in a romantic, dating, or sexual relationship with the person as determined by the length, nature, frequency, and type of interaction between the individuals involved in the relationship. The bill also adds to the definition of "family or household member," as such…

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Virginia Legislature · HB 158

Firearm locking device; required for sale or transfer of firearm.

Nov 19, 2024 · Left in Courts of Justice

Del. Adele Y. McClure · Sponsored

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The latest official Virginia LIS record shows this action on November 19, 2024: Left in Courts of Justice.

Why this record is included

The official record directly regulates firearms or addresses shootings, firearm safety, trafficking, or gun-violence prevention. It does not establish an effect on Virginia's firearm mortality rate.

Retained Virginia evidence context: Firearm deaths. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

Firearm locking device required for sale or transfer of firearm; warning against accessibility to children; penalty. Makes it a Class 3 misdemeanor for any licensed manufacturer, licensed importer, or licensed dealer to sell, deliver, or transfer any firearm to any person other than a licensed manufacturer, licensed importer, or licensed dealer unless the transferee is provided with a locking device for that firearm and the firearm is accompanied by a warning, in conspicuous and legible type in capital letters printed on a separate sheet of paper included within the packaging enclosing the firearm, that firearms should be locked and kept…

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Virginia Legislature · HB 362

Firearms; purchase, etc., following an assault and battery of a family or household member, etc.

Apr 17, 2024 · Vetoed

Del. Adele Y. McClure · Sponsored

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Purchase, possession, or transportation of firearm; assault and battery of a family or household member or intimate partner; penalties. Adds to the existing definition of "family or household member" a person's intimate partner, defined in the bill as an individual who, within the previous 12 months, was in a romantic, dating, or sexual relationship with the person. The bill also provides that any person who knowingly and intentionally purchases, possesses, or transports any firearm following a misdemeanor conviction for an offense that occurred on or after July 1, 2024, for the offense of assault and battery against an intimate partner or an offense substantially similar under the laws of…

The official Virginia LIS record shows the Governor vetoed the measure on April 17, 2024.

Why this record is included

The official record directly regulates firearms or addresses shootings, firearm safety, trafficking, or gun-violence prevention. It does not establish an effect on Virginia's firearm mortality rate.

Retained Virginia evidence context: Firearm deaths. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

Purchase, possession, or transportation of firearm; assault and battery of a family or household member or intimate partner; penalties. Adds to the existing definition of "family or household member" a person's intimate partner, defined in the bill as an individual who, within the previous 12 months, was in a romantic, dating, or sexual relationship with the person. The bill also provides that any person who knowingly and intentionally purchases, possesses, or transports any firearm following a misdemeanor conviction for an offense that occurred on or after July 1, 2024, for the offense of assault and battery against an intimate partner or…

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Virginia Legislature · HB 158

Firearm locking device; required for sale or transfer of firearm.

Feb 28, 2024 · Continued to 2025 in Courts of Justice (15-Y 0-N)

Del. Adele Y. McClure · Sponsored

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The latest official Virginia LIS record shows this action on February 28, 2024: Continued to 2025 in Courts of Justice (15-Y 0-N).

Why this record is included

The official record directly regulates firearms or addresses shootings, firearm safety, trafficking, or gun-violence prevention. It does not establish an effect on Virginia's firearm mortality rate.

Retained Virginia evidence context: Firearm deaths. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

Firearm locking device required for sale or transfer of firearm; warning against accessibility to children; penalty. Makes it a Class 3 misdemeanor for any licensed manufacturer, licensed importer, or licensed dealer to sell, deliver, or transfer any firearm to any person other than a licensed manufacturer, licensed importer, or licensed dealer unless the transferee is provided with a locking device for that firearm and the firearm is accompanied by a warning, in conspicuous and legible type in capital letters printed on a separate sheet of paper included within the packaging enclosing the firearm, that firearms should be locked and kept…

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Del. Alfonso H. Lopez

Virginia House of Delegates · District 3 · D–VA

13 proposals

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Virginia Legislature · HB 916

Concealed handgun permit; demonstrated competence, effective clause.

Apr 8, 2026 · Enacted · Chapter 438

Del. Alfonso H. Lopez · Sponsored

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Concealed handgun permit; demonstrated competence. Adds a handgun shooting class or course that teaches (i) efficient, effective, and responsible use of a concealed handgun for self-defense outside of the home; (ii) state laws pertaining to handguns; and (iii) proper handgun storage techniques to those programs that satisfy the demonstration of competence requirement for the issuance of a Virginia resident or nonresident concealed handgun permit. The bill removes the requirement that such a training course must be conducted by the National Rifle Association or the United States Concealed Carry Association. The provisions of the bill do not become effective unless reenacted by the 2027…

The official Virginia LIS record shows the measure became law on April 8, 2026 as Chapter 438.

Why this record is included

The official record directly regulates firearms or addresses shootings, firearm safety, trafficking, or gun-violence prevention. It does not establish an effect on Virginia's firearm mortality rate.

Retained Virginia evidence context: Firearm deaths. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

Concealed handgun permit; demonstrated competence. Adds a handgun shooting class or course that teaches (i) efficient, effective, and responsible use of a concealed handgun for self-defense outside of the home; (ii) state laws pertaining to handguns; and (iii) proper handgun storage techniques to those programs that satisfy the demonstration of competence requirement for the issuance of a Virginia resident or nonresident concealed handgun permit. The bill removes the requirement that such a training course must be conducted by the National Rifle Association or the United States Concealed Carry Association. The provisions of the bill do not…

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Virginia Legislature · HB 919

Retail Sales and Use Tax; impose firearm and ammunition tax.

Feb 16, 2026 · Continued pursuant to House Rule 22 to 2027 in Finance

Del. Alfonso H. Lopez · Sponsored

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Firearm and ammunition tax. Imposes a firearm and ammunition tax equal to 11 percent of the gross receipts from the retail sale of any firearm or ammunition by a dealer in firearms, firearms manufacturer, or ammunition vendor, as such terms are defined in the bill. The bill provides that proceeds from such tax shall be distributed to the Virginia Gun Violence Intervention and Prevention Fund.

The latest official Virginia LIS record shows this action on February 16, 2026: Continued pursuant to House Rule 22 to 2027 in Finance.

Why this record is included

The official record directly regulates firearms or addresses shootings, firearm safety, trafficking, or gun-violence prevention. It does not establish an effect on Virginia's firearm mortality rate.

Retained Virginia evidence context: Firearm deaths. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

Firearm and ammunition tax. Imposes a firearm and ammunition tax equal to 11 percent of the gross receipts from the retail sale of any firearm or ammunition by a dealer in firearms, firearms manufacturer, or ammunition vendor, as such terms are defined in the bill. The bill provides that proceeds from such tax shall be distributed to the Virginia Gun Violence Intervention and Prevention Fund. A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Title 58.1 a chapter numbered 6.3, consisting of sections numbered 58.1-663 through 58.1-666, relating to retail sales and use tax; firearm and ammunition tax.

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Virginia Legislature · HB 1440

Protected areas; certain federal immigration enforcement prohibited, penalty.

Feb 6, 2026 · Incorporated by Public Safety (HB650-Callsen) (Voice Vote)

Del. Alfonso H. Lopez · Sponsored

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Protected areas; certain federal immigration enforcement prohibited; penalty. Prohibits any employee or agent acting on behalf of a protected area from knowingly permitting any person to enter a nonpublic area of such protected area for the purpose of federal immigration enforcement. The bill defines protected area as any place or facility that is owned or operated by the Commonwealth or any political subdivision thereof and is (i) a hospital or other facility providing health care services; (ii) a school, including a preschool, primary school, or secondary school, vocational or trade school, or public institution of higher education; (iii) an office of an attorney for the Commonwealth; or…

The latest official Virginia LIS record shows this action on February 6, 2026: Incorporated by Public Safety (HB650-Callsen) (Voice Vote).

Why this record is included

Retained Virginia evidence context: Residents who are foreign-born. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

Protected areas; certain federal immigration enforcement prohibited; penalty. Prohibits any employee or agent acting on behalf of a protected area from knowingly permitting any person to enter a nonpublic area of such protected area for the purpose of federal immigration enforcement. The bill defines protected area as any place or facility that is owned or operated by the Commonwealth or any political subdivision thereof and is (i) a hospital or other facility providing health care services; (ii) a school, including a preschool, primary school, or secondary school, vocational or trade school, or public institution of higher education; (iii)…

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Virginia Legislature · HB 926

Outdoor shooting of firearm on property without reasonable care; prohibition, penalty.

Jan 30, 2026 · Continued to 2027 in Counties, Cities and Towns (Voice Vote)

Del. Alfonso H. Lopez · Sponsored

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Prohibition on outdoor shooting of firearm on property without reasonable care; penalty. Permits localities to adopt an ordinance prohibiting outdoor shooting of a firearm unless the discharge of such firearm is conducted (i) on land of at least five acres and (ii) with reasonable care, described in the bill, to prevent a projectile from crossing the bounds of the land. The bill permits such an ordinance to create a rebuttable presumption that the discharge of firearms across or over the bounds of a property without written permission of that property owner was without reasonable care. The bill requires that a violation of such an ordinance not exceed a Class 1 misdemeanor.

The latest official Virginia LIS record shows this action on January 30, 2026: Continued to 2027 in Counties, Cities and Towns (Voice Vote).

Why this record is included

The official record directly regulates firearms or addresses shootings, firearm safety, trafficking, or gun-violence prevention. It does not establish an effect on Virginia's firearm mortality rate.

Retained Virginia evidence context: Firearm deaths. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

Prohibition on outdoor shooting of firearm on property without reasonable care; penalty. Permits localities to adopt an ordinance prohibiting outdoor shooting of a firearm unless the discharge of such firearm is conducted (i) on land of at least five acres and (ii) with reasonable care, described in the bill, to prevent a projectile from crossing the bounds of the land. The bill permits such an ordinance to create a rebuttable presumption that the discharge of firearms across or over the bounds of a property without written permission of that property owner was without reasonable care. The bill requires that a violation of such an ordinance…

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Virginia Legislature · HB 2558

Retail Sales and Use Tax; imposes firearm and ammunition taxes.

Feb 4, 2025 · Left in Finance

Del. Alfonso H. Lopez · Sponsored

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Retail sales and use tax; firearm and ammunition taxes. Imposes (i) a firearm tax in the amount of $5 per firearm and (ii) a firearm ammunition tax of one cent ($0.01) per round of firearm ammunition that is sold by firearm seller, defined in the bill. The bill requires any revenue proceeds from such taxes to be used to prevent gun violence and enhance school safety.

The latest official Virginia LIS record shows this action on February 4, 2025: Left in Finance.

Why this record is included

The official record directly regulates firearms or addresses shootings, firearm safety, trafficking, or gun-violence prevention. It does not establish an effect on Virginia's firearm mortality rate.

Retained Virginia evidence context: Firearm deaths. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

Retail sales and use tax; firearm and ammunition taxes. Imposes (i) a firearm tax in the amount of $5 per firearm and (ii) a firearm ammunition tax of one cent ($0.01) per round of firearm ammunition that is sold by firearm seller, defined in the bill. The bill requires any revenue proceeds from such taxes to be used to prevent gun violence and enhance school safety. A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Title 58.1 a chapter numbered 6.3, consisting of sections numbered 58.1-663 through 58.1-666, relating to retail sales and use tax; firearm and ammunition taxes.

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Virginia Legislature · HB 945

Firearm safety device; expands definition of device.

Feb 2, 2024 · Incorporated by Public Safety (HB35-Clark) (Voice Vote)

Del. Alfonso H. Lopez · Sponsored

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Firearm safety device tax credit; definition of firearm safety device. Expands the definition of "firearm safety device" as it relates to the firearm safety device tax credit to include any device that, when installed on a firearm, is designed to prevent the firearm from being operated without first deactivating the device. This bill was incorporated into HB 35.

The latest official Virginia LIS record shows this action on February 2, 2024: Incorporated by Public Safety (HB35-Clark) (Voice Vote).

Why this record is included

The official record directly regulates firearms or addresses shootings, firearm safety, trafficking, or gun-violence prevention. It does not establish an effect on Virginia's firearm mortality rate.

Retained Virginia evidence context: Firearm deaths. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

Firearm safety device tax credit; definition of firearm safety device. Expands the definition of "firearm safety device" as it relates to the firearm safety device tax credit to include any device that, when installed on a firearm, is designed to prevent the firearm from being operated without first deactivating the device. This bill was incorporated into HB 35. A BILL to amend and reenact § 58.1-339.14 of the Code of Virginia, relating to firearm safety device tax credit; definition of firearm safety device. 24101557D

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Virginia Legislature · HB 2387

Income tax, state; firearm safety device tax credit.

Mar 22, 2023 · Enacted · Chapter 220

Del. Alfonso H. Lopez · Sponsored

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Firearm safety device tax credit. Establishes a nonrefundable income tax credit for taxable years 2023 through 2027 for individuals who purchase one or more firearm safety devices, as defined in the bill, in an eligible transaction, as defined in the bill. An individual who properly claims this credit shall be allowed a credit in the amount of up to $300 for the cost incurred in such purchase. The aggregate amount of credits allowable under the provisions of the bill shall not exceed $5 million per taxable year.

The official Virginia LIS record shows the measure became law on March 22, 2023 as Chapter 220.

Why this record is included

The official record directly regulates firearms or addresses shootings, firearm safety, trafficking, or gun-violence prevention. It does not establish an effect on Virginia's firearm mortality rate.

Retained Virginia evidence context: Firearm deaths. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

Firearm safety device tax credit. Establishes a nonrefundable income tax credit for taxable years 2023 through 2027 for individuals who purchase one or more firearm safety devices, as defined in the bill, in an eligible transaction, as defined in the bill. An individual who properly claims this credit shall be allowed a credit in the amount of up to $300 for the cost incurred in such purchase. The aggregate amount of credits allowable under the provisions of the bill shall not exceed $5 million per taxable year. An Act to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 58.1-339.14, relating to firearm safety device tax credit.

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Virginia Legislature · HB 878

Comprehensive health care coverage program; DMAS to establish.

Feb 10, 2022 · Stricken from docket by Health, Welfare and Institutions (22-Y 0-N)

Del. Alfonso H. Lopez · Sponsored

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Comprehensive health care coverage program. Directs the Department of Medical Assistance Services (the Department) to establish a program to provide state-funded comprehensive health care coverage for individuals in the Commonwealth who (i) are younger than 19 years of age, aged 65 years or older, or pregnant; (ii) are not covered under a group health plan or health insurance coverage; and (iii) but for their immigration status, would be eligible for medical assistance services through the Commonwealth's program of medical assistance services established pursuant to Title XIX and Title XXI of the federal Social Security Act. The bill also requires the Department to ensure that all program…

The latest official Virginia LIS record shows this action on February 10, 2022: Stricken from docket by Health, Welfare and Institutions (22-Y 0-N).

Why this record is included

The official record directly addresses health-insurance eligibility, enrollment, premiums, benefits, Medicaid coverage, or Virginia's health-benefit exchange. It does not establish an effect on Virginia's uninsured rate.

Retained Virginia evidence context: People under 65 without health insurance · Residents who are foreign-born. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

Comprehensive health care coverage program. Directs the Department of Medical Assistance Services (the Department) to establish a program to provide state-funded comprehensive health care coverage for individuals in the Commonwealth who (i) are younger than 19 years of age, aged 65 years or older, or pregnant; (ii) are not covered under a group health plan or health insurance coverage; and (iii) but for their immigration status, would be eligible for medical assistance services through the Commonwealth's program of medical assistance services established pursuant to Title XIX and Title XXI of the federal Social Security Act. The bill also…

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Virginia Legislature · HB 2131

Alcoholic beverage control; license application, locality input.

Feb 5, 2021 · Enacted · Chapter 186

Del. Alfonso H. Lopez · Sponsored

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Alcoholic beverage control; license application; locality input; corrective action. Adds the chief administrative officer of a locality to the list of persons who may be sent notice of certain license applications by the Board of Directors (the Board) of the Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority. The bill also expands the definition of criminal blight, for which the locality may require a property owner to take corrective action, to include a condition existing on real property that endangers public health or safety and is caused by (i) the regular presence on the property of persons in possession of controlled substances and (ii) the discharge of a firearm under certain conditions.

The official Virginia LIS record shows the measure became law on February 5, 2021 as Chapter 186.

Why this record is included

The official record directly regulates firearms or addresses shootings, firearm safety, trafficking, or gun-violence prevention. It does not establish an effect on Virginia's firearm mortality rate.

Retained Virginia evidence context: Firearm deaths. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

Alcoholic beverage control; license application; locality input; corrective action. Adds the chief administrative officer of a locality to the list of persons who may be sent notice of certain license applications by the Board of Directors (the Board) of the Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority. The bill also expands the definition of criminal blight, for which the locality may require a property owner to take corrective action, to include a condition existing on real property that endangers public health or safety and is caused by (i) the regular presence on the property of persons in possession of controlled substances and (ii)…

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Virginia Legislature · HB 2128

Firearms, certain; sale, etc., criminal history record information check delay increased to 5 days.

Feb 5, 2021 · Enacted · Chapter 31

Del. Alfonso H. Lopez · Sponsored

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Sale or transfer of firearms; criminal history record information check delay. Increases from three business days to five business days the time provided for the Department of State Police to complete a background check before a firearm may be transferred. If a dealer who has otherwise fulfilled all requirements is told by the State Police that a response will not be available by the end of the dealer's fifth business day, the dealer may complete the sale or transfer without being deemed in violation.

The official Virginia LIS record shows the measure became law on February 5, 2021 as Chapter 31.

Why this record is included

The official record directly regulates firearms or addresses shootings, firearm safety, trafficking, or gun-violence prevention. It does not establish an effect on Virginia's firearm mortality rate.

Retained Virginia evidence context: Firearm deaths. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

Sale or transfer of firearms; criminal history record information check delay. Increases from three business days to five business days the time provided for the Department of State Police to complete a background check before a firearm may be transferred. If a dealer who has otherwise fulfilled all requirements is told by the State Police that a response will not be available by the end of the dealer's fifth business day, the dealer may complete the sale or transfer without being deemed in violation. An Act to amend and reenact § 18.2-308.2:2, as it is currently effective and as it shall become effective, of the Code of Virginia, relating…

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Virginia Legislature · HB 264

Concealed handgun permits; demonstration of competence, effective date.

Mar 23, 2020 · Enacted · Chapter 390

Del. Alfonso H. Lopez · Sponsored

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Concealed handgun permits; demonstration of competence. Removes the option for concealed handgun permit applicants to demonstrate competence with a handgun by completing an electronic, video, or online course conducted by a state-certified or National Rifle Association-certified firearms instructor. The bill does not affect any in-person means of satisfying the requirement to demonstrate competence with a handgun under current law. The bill has a delayed effective date of January 1, 2021. This bill is identical to SB 263.

The official Virginia LIS record shows the measure became law on March 23, 2020 as Chapter 390.

Why this record is included

The official record directly regulates firearms or addresses shootings, firearm safety, trafficking, or gun-violence prevention. It does not establish an effect on Virginia's firearm mortality rate.

Retained Virginia evidence context: Firearm deaths. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

Concealed handgun permits; demonstration of competence. Removes the option for concealed handgun permit applicants to demonstrate competence with a handgun by completing an electronic, video, or online course conducted by a state-certified or National Rifle Association-certified firearms instructor. The bill does not affect any in-person means of satisfying the requirement to demonstrate competence with a handgun under current law. The bill has a delayed effective date of January 1, 2021. This bill is identical to SB 263. An Act to amend and reenact §§ 18.2-308.02 and 18.2-308.06 of the Code of Virginia, relating to concealed handgun…

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Virginia Legislature · HB 260

Firearms; transfer, criminal history record check delay.

Feb 11, 2020 · Left in Public Safety

Del. Alfonso H. Lopez · Sponsored

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Transfer of firearms; criminal history record check delay; penalty. Increases from the end of the next business day to within five business days the time in which State Police must advise a dealer if its records indicate that a firearms buyer or transferee is prohibited from possessing or transporting a firearm and the time after which a dealer may complete the sale or transfer without a response from the State Police. The bill removes the option in current law that a dealer may immediately complete the sale or transfer if he is advised by the State Police that a response will not be available within the required timeframe.

The latest official Virginia LIS record shows this action on February 11, 2020: Left in Public Safety.

Why this record is included

The official record directly regulates firearms or addresses shootings, firearm safety, trafficking, or gun-violence prevention. It does not establish an effect on Virginia's firearm mortality rate.

Retained Virginia evidence context: Firearm deaths. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

Transfer of firearms; criminal history record check delay; penalty. Increases from the end of the next business day to within five business days the time in which State Police must advise a dealer if its records indicate that a firearms buyer or transferee is prohibited from possessing or transporting a firearm and the time after which a dealer may complete the sale or transfer without a response from the State Police. The bill removes the option in current law that a dealer may immediately complete the sale or transfer if he is advised by the State Police that a response will not be available within the required timeframe. A BILL to amend…

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Virginia Legislature · HB 2399

Firearms; transfer, criminal history record check delay.

Feb 5, 2019 · Left in Militia, Police and Public Safety

Del. Alfonso H. Lopez · Sponsored

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The latest official Virginia LIS record shows this action on February 5, 2019: Left in Militia, Police and Public Safety.

Why this record is included

The official record directly regulates firearms or addresses shootings, firearm safety, trafficking, or gun-violence prevention. It does not establish an effect on Virginia's firearm mortality rate.

Retained Virginia evidence context: Firearm deaths. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

Transfer of firearms; criminal history record check delay; penalty. Increases from the end of the next business day to within five business days the time in which State Police must advise a dealer if its records indicate that a firearms buyer or transferee is prohibited from possessing or transporting a firearm and the time after which a dealer may complete the sale or transfer without a response from the State Police. The bill removes the option in current law that a dealer may immediately complete the sale or transfer if he is advised by the State Police that a response will not be available within the required timeframe. A BILL to amend…

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Del. Amy J. Laufer

Virginia House of Delegates · District 55 · D–VA

6 proposals

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Virginia Legislature · HB 110

Handguns in unattended motor vehicle; definitions, penalty.

Apr 13, 2026 · Enacted · Chapter 560

Del. Amy J. Laufer · Sponsored

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Firearm in unattended motor vehicle; penalty. Creates a Class 4 misdemeanor for any person who, when leaving a handgun in an unattended vehicle, fails to securely store such handgun in a locked hard-sided container, including a locked container that is affixed to the vehicle's interior by steel cable, bolt, or welding. The bill provides that such locked container includes a locked glove compartment or a locked center console. The bill contains certain exemptions, including an exemption for a person who reports the theft or loss of such firearm to a law-enforcement agency as provided in relevant law. This bill is identical to SB 496.

The official Virginia LIS record shows the measure became law on April 13, 2026 as Chapter 560.

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The official record directly regulates firearms or addresses shootings, firearm safety, trafficking, or gun-violence prevention. It does not establish an effect on Virginia's firearm mortality rate.

Retained Virginia evidence context: Firearm deaths. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

Firearm in unattended motor vehicle; penalty. Creates a Class 4 misdemeanor for any person who, when leaving a handgun in an unattended vehicle, fails to securely store such handgun in a locked hard-sided container, including a locked container that is affixed to the vehicle's interior by steel cable, bolt, or welding. The bill provides that such locked container includes a locked glove compartment or a locked center console. The bill contains certain exemptions, including an exemption for a person who reports the theft or loss of such firearm to a law-enforcement agency as provided in relevant law. This bill is identical to SB 496. An Act…

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Virginia Legislature · HB 1094

Firearms; excise tax on manufacturers.

Feb 11, 2026 · Incorporated by Finance (HB919-Lopez) (Voice Vote)

Del. Amy J. Laufer · Sponsored

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Firearms; excise tax on manufacturers. Imposes a firearm and ammunition tax equal to 11 percent of the gross receipts from the sale and distribution of any firearm or ammunition by a firearms or ammunition manufacturer, as such terms are defined in the bill. The bill provides that proceeds from such tax shall be distributed to the Virginia Gun Violence Intervention and Prevention Fund.

The latest official Virginia LIS record shows this action on February 11, 2026: Incorporated by Finance (HB919-Lopez) (Voice Vote).

Why this record is included

The official record directly regulates firearms or addresses shootings, firearm safety, trafficking, or gun-violence prevention. It does not establish an effect on Virginia's firearm mortality rate.

Retained Virginia evidence context: Firearm deaths. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

Firearms; excise tax on manufacturers. Imposes a firearm and ammunition tax equal to 11 percent of the gross receipts from the sale and distribution of any firearm or ammunition by a firearms or ammunition manufacturer, as such terms are defined in the bill. The bill provides that proceeds from such tax shall be distributed to the Virginia Gun Violence Intervention and Prevention Fund. A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Title 58.1 a chapter numbered 6.3, consisting of sections numbered 58.1-663 through 58.1-666, relating to retail sales and use tax; firearm and ammunition tax.

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Virginia Legislature · HB 1622

Firearm in unattended motor vehicle; civil penalty.

Feb 10, 2025 · Passed by indefinitely in Courts of Justice (14-Y 1-N)

Del. Amy J. Laufer · Sponsored

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Firearm in unattended motor vehicle; civil penalty. Provides that no person shall leave, place, or store a handgun in an unattended motor vehicle, as defined in the bill, when such handgun is visible to any person who is outside such unattended motor vehicle. The bill provides that any person violating such prohibition is subject to a civil penalty of no more than $500 and that such unattended motor vehicle may be subject to removal for safekeeping.

The latest official Virginia LIS record shows this action on February 10, 2025: Passed by indefinitely in Courts of Justice (14-Y 1-N).

Why this record is included

The official record directly regulates firearms or addresses shootings, firearm safety, trafficking, or gun-violence prevention. It does not establish an effect on Virginia's firearm mortality rate.

Retained Virginia evidence context: Firearm deaths. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

Firearm in unattended motor vehicle; civil penalty. Provides that no person shall leave, place, or store a handgun in an unattended motor vehicle, as defined in the bill, when such handgun is visible to any person who is outside such unattended motor vehicle. The bill provides that any person violating such prohibition is subject to a civil penalty of no more than $500 and that such unattended motor vehicle may be subject to removal for safekeeping. A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Article 2 of Chapter 12 of Title 46.2 a section numbered 46.2-1215.1, relating to firearm in unattended motor vehicle; civil penalty.

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Virginia Legislature · HB 1462

Firearm in unattended motor vehicle; civil penalty.

Apr 17, 2024 · Vetoed

Del. Amy J. Laufer · Sponsored

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Firearm in unattended motor vehicle; civil penalty. Provides that no person shall leave, place, or store a handgun in an unattended motor vehicle, as defined in the bill, when such handgun is visible to any person who is outside such motor vehicle. The bill provides that any person violating such prohibition is subject to a civil penalty of no more than $500 and such unattended motor vehicle may be subject to removal for safekeeping. This bill is identical to SB 447.

The official Virginia LIS record shows the Governor vetoed the measure on April 17, 2024.

Why this record is included

The official record directly regulates firearms or addresses shootings, firearm safety, trafficking, or gun-violence prevention. It does not establish an effect on Virginia's firearm mortality rate.

Retained Virginia evidence context: Firearm deaths. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

Firearm in unattended motor vehicle; civil penalty. Provides that no person shall leave, place, or store a handgun in an unattended motor vehicle, as defined in the bill, when such handgun is visible to any person who is outside such motor vehicle. The bill provides that any person violating such prohibition is subject to a civil penalty of no more than $500 and such unattended motor vehicle may be subject to removal for safekeeping. This bill is identical to SB 447. An Act to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Article 2 of Chapter 12 of Title 46.2 a section numbered 46.2-1215.1, relating to firearm in unattended motor vehicle; civil…

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Virginia Legislature · HB 23

Weapons; possession or transportation into facility that provides mental health services, etc.

Feb 2, 2024 · Incorporated by Public Safety (HB861-Hernandez) (Voice Vote)

Del. Amy J. Laufer · Sponsored

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Weapons; possession or transportation; facility that provides mental health services or developmental services; penalty. Makes it a Class 1 misdemeanor for any person to possess in or transport into any facility that provides mental health services or developmental services in the Commonwealth, including a hospital or an emergency department or other facility rendering emergency medical care, any (i) firearm or other weapon designed or intended to propel a missile or projectile of any kind; (ii) knife, except a pocket knife having a folding metal blade of less than three inches; or (iii) other dangerous weapon, including explosives and stun weapons. The bill provides that any such firearm…

The latest official Virginia LIS record shows this action on February 2, 2024: Incorporated by Public Safety (HB861-Hernandez) (Voice Vote).

Why this record is included

The official record directly regulates firearms or addresses shootings, firearm safety, trafficking, or gun-violence prevention. It does not establish an effect on Virginia's firearm mortality rate.

Retained Virginia evidence context: Firearm deaths. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

Weapons; possession or transportation; facility that provides mental health services or developmental services; penalty. Makes it a Class 1 misdemeanor for any person to possess in or transport into any facility that provides mental health services or developmental services in the Commonwealth, including a hospital or an emergency department or other facility rendering emergency medical care, any (i) firearm or other weapon designed or intended to propel a missile or projectile of any kind; (ii) knife, except a pocket knife having a folding metal blade of less than three inches; or (iii) other dangerous weapon, including explosives and stun…

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Virginia Legislature · HB 1181

Virginia Gun Violence Intervention and Prevention Grant Program and Fund; established.

Feb 2, 2024 · Impact statement from DPB (HB1181)

Del. Amy J. Laufer · Sponsored

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Virginia Gun Violence Intervention and Prevention Grant Program and Fund; firearm and ammunition tax. Establishes the Virginia Gun Violence Intervention and Prevention Grant Program (the Program) and redirects funds from the Virginia Gun Violence Intervention and Prevention Fund (the Fund) to support such program. The bill requires the Program be administered by the Department of Criminal Justice Services (the Department) to distribute grants to localities and organizations for the purpose of improving public health and safety by supporting effective violence reduction initiatives in communities that are disproportionately impacted by violence, particularly homicides, shootings, and…

The latest official Virginia LIS record shows this action on February 2, 2024: Impact statement from DPB (HB1181).

Why this record is included

The official record directly regulates firearms or addresses shootings, firearm safety, trafficking, or gun-violence prevention. It does not establish an effect on Virginia's firearm mortality rate.

Retained Virginia evidence context: Firearm deaths. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

Virginia Gun Violence Intervention and Prevention Grant Program and Fund; firearm and ammunition tax. Establishes the Virginia Gun Violence Intervention and Prevention Grant Program (the Program) and redirects funds from the Virginia Gun Violence Intervention and Prevention Fund (the Fund) to support such program. The bill requires the Program be administered by the Department of Criminal Justice Services (the Department) to distribute grants to localities and organizations for the purpose of improving public health and safety by supporting effective violence reduction initiatives in communities that are disproportionately impacted by…

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Del. Atoosa R. Reaser

Virginia House of Delegates · District 27 · D–VA

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Virginia Legislature · HB 123

Delinquent children; loss of driving privileges for alcohol, firearm, and drug offenses, truancy.

Apr 6, 2026 · Enacted · Chapter 69

Del. Atoosa R. Reaser · Sponsored

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Delinquent children; loss of driving privileges for alcohol, firearm, and drug offenses; truancy. Allows the court discretion in ordering the denial of a child's driving privileges in instances when the child has failed to comply with school attendance and meeting requirements as provided in relevant law. Under current law, the court is required to order the denial of such child's driving privileges. The bill also provides that if the court has ordered the denial of a child's driving privileges, the court shall order such child to surrender his driver's license, which shall be held in the physical custody of the court during any period of license denial. This bill is a recommendation of the…

The official Virginia LIS record shows the measure became law on April 6, 2026 as Chapter 69.

Why this record is included

The official record directly regulates firearms or addresses shootings, firearm safety, trafficking, or gun-violence prevention. It does not establish an effect on Virginia's firearm mortality rate.

Retained Virginia evidence context: Firearm deaths. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

Delinquent children; loss of driving privileges for alcohol, firearm, and drug offenses; truancy. Allows the court discretion in ordering the denial of a child's driving privileges in instances when the child has failed to comply with school attendance and meeting requirements as provided in relevant law. Under current law, the court is required to order the denial of such child's driving privileges. The bill also provides that if the court has ordered the denial of a child's driving privileges, the court shall order such child to surrender his driver's license, which shall be held in the physical custody of the court during any period of…

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Del. Bill Wiley

Virginia House of Delegates · District 32 · R–VA

4 proposals

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Virginia Legislature · HB 1569

Fees for concealed handgun permits.

Feb 5, 2025 · Left in Public Safety

Del. Bill Wiley · Sponsored

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Fees for concealed handgun permits. Reduces from $50 to $25 the total amount assessed for processing an application for a concealed handgun permit by reducing the total amount charged by the local law-enforcement agency from $35 to $10.

The latest official Virginia LIS record shows this action on February 5, 2025: Left in Public Safety.

Why this record is included

The official record directly regulates firearms or addresses shootings, firearm safety, trafficking, or gun-violence prevention. It does not establish an effect on Virginia's firearm mortality rate.

Retained Virginia evidence context: Firearm deaths. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

Fees for concealed handgun permits. Reduces from $50 to $25 the total amount assessed for processing an application for a concealed handgun permit by reducing the total amount charged by the local law-enforcement agency from $35 to $10. A BILL to amend and reenact § 18.2-308.03 of the Code of Virginia, relating to fees for concealed handgun permits.

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Virginia Legislature · HB 289

Concealed handgun; permit holder may store his firearms in motor vehicles in public parking lots.

Feb 13, 2024 · Left in Public Safety (Voice Vote)

Del. Bill Wiley · Sponsored

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Carrying a concealed handgun with a permit; public parking lots. Provides that a concealed handgun permit holder may store his firearms or other weapons in a motor vehicle in a publicly or privately owned parking lot, traffic circle, or other means of vehicular ingress or egress to property that is open to the public regardless if such firearms or weapons are prohibited by the owner of such area.

The latest official Virginia LIS record shows this action on February 13, 2024: Left in Public Safety (Voice Vote).

Why this record is included

The official record directly regulates firearms or addresses shootings, firearm safety, trafficking, or gun-violence prevention. It does not establish an effect on Virginia's firearm mortality rate.

Retained Virginia evidence context: Firearm deaths. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

Carrying a concealed handgun with a permit; public parking lots. Provides that a concealed handgun permit holder may store his firearms or other weapons in a motor vehicle in a publicly or privately owned parking lot, traffic circle, or other means of vehicular ingress or egress to property that is open to the public regardless if such firearms or weapons are prohibited by the owner of such area. A BILL to amend and reenact § 18.2-308.01 of the Code of Virginia, relating to carrying a concealed handgun with a permit; public parking lots. 24102808D

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Virginia Legislature · HB 1462

Firearms, certain; criminal history record info. check required for transfer, photo identification.

Feb 20, 2023 · Failed to report (defeated) in Judiciary (6-Y 9-N)

Del. Bill Wiley · Sponsored

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Criminal history record information check required for the transfer of certain firearms; photo identification. Removes the provision that prevents a firearms dealer from selling or otherwise transferring a firearm to a prospective purchaser until 30 days after the date of issue of the prospective purchaser's original or duplicate photo identification.

The latest official Virginia LIS record shows this action on February 20, 2023: Failed to report (defeated) in Judiciary (6-Y 9-N).

Why this record is included

The official record directly regulates firearms or addresses shootings, firearm safety, trafficking, or gun-violence prevention. It does not establish an effect on Virginia's firearm mortality rate.

Retained Virginia evidence context: Firearm deaths. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

Criminal history record information check required for the transfer of certain firearms; photo identification. Removes the provision that prevents a firearms dealer from selling or otherwise transferring a firearm to a prospective purchaser until 30 days after the date of issue of the prospective purchaser's original or duplicate photo identification. A BILL to amend and reenact § 18.2-308.2:2 of the Code of Virginia, relating to criminal history record information check required for the transfer of certain firearms; photo identification. 23101809D

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Virginia Legislature · HB 1420

Carrying a concealed handgun; permit not required.

Feb 7, 2023 · Left in Rules

Del. Bill Wiley · Sponsored

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Carrying a concealed handgun; permit not required. Allows any person who is otherwise eligible to obtain a concealed handgun permit to carry a concealed handgun without a permit anywhere he may lawfully carry a handgun openly within the Commonwealth.

The latest official Virginia LIS record shows this action on February 7, 2023: Left in Rules.

Why this record is included

The official record directly regulates firearms or addresses shootings, firearm safety, trafficking, or gun-violence prevention. It does not establish an effect on Virginia's firearm mortality rate.

Retained Virginia evidence context: Firearm deaths. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

Carrying a concealed handgun; permit not required. Allows any person who is otherwise eligible to obtain a concealed handgun permit to carry a concealed handgun without a permit anywhere he may lawfully carry a handgun openly within the Commonwealth. A BILL to amend and reenact § 18.2-308 of the Code of Virginia, relating to carrying a concealed handgun; permit not required. 23100888D

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Del. Bonita G. Anthony

Virginia House of Delegates · District 92 · D–VA

1 proposal

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Virginia Legislature · HJ 76

Gun violence; JLARC to study effects on communities.

Mar 5, 2024 · Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ76ER)

Del. Bonita G. Anthony · Sponsored

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Study; JLARC; effects of gun violence on communities; report. Directs the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission to conduct a two-year study of the social, physical, emotional, and economic effects of gun violence on communities across the Commonwealth.

The latest official Virginia LIS record shows this action on March 5, 2024: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ76ER).

Why this record is included

The official record directly regulates firearms or addresses shootings, firearm safety, trafficking, or gun-violence prevention. It does not establish an effect on Virginia's firearm mortality rate.

Retained Virginia evidence context: Firearm deaths. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

Study; JLARC; effects of gun violence on communities; report. Directs the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission to conduct a two-year study of the social, physical, emotional, and economic effects of gun violence on communities across the Commonwealth. Directing the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission to study the social, physical, emotional, and economic effects of gun violence on communities across the Commonwealth. Report.

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What sponsorship and proposal counts tell us

Only current Virginia officeholders retained in the reviewed collection qualify. Bills require a recorded primary sponsorship; cosponsors and signing officials are excluded from sponsorship counts. An official introducer recorded as acting by request is labeled “Introduced by request”; that procedural role does not establish personal policy endorsement. Governor and agency records qualify when recorded as proposed. A separately verified governor transmittal can also establish an original proposal whose latest status reflects its later outcome. Signing an enacted law alone does not establish a proposal. A record appearing under several facts is counted once per officeholder. A bill with multiple primary sponsors appears under each recorded sponsor.

Enacted bills, adopted resolutions and unsuccessful measures remain visible as proposal history. Passing one chamber is not enactment. These counts do not measure effectiveness or prove that an action changed a Virginia statistic. Collection reviewed Sep 4, 2026.

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Virginia snapshots and fiscal sources keep their own dates and accounting scope. National events and federal distribution explainers describe national context. Actions and statements are filtered to Virginia, retain their reviewed evidence, and do not establish that a policy caused a measured change.

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Courthouses; certain civil arrests prohibited, penalty.

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Courthouses; certain civil arrests prohibited, penalty.

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Weapons; possession prohibited in hospital that provides mental health or developmental services.

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Firearms; purchase, etc., after assault & battery of family or household member or intimate partner.

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Firearm locking device; required for sale or transfer of firearm.

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Firearms; purchase, etc., assault and battery of family member or intimate partner, penalties.

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Firearm locking device; required for sale or transfer of firearm.

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Firearms; purchase, etc., following an assault and battery of a family or household member, etc.

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Firearm locking device; required for sale or transfer of firearm.

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Del. Alfonso H. Lopez

Concealed handgun permit; demonstrated competence, effective clause.

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Retail Sales and Use Tax; impose firearm and ammunition tax.

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Protected areas; certain federal immigration enforcement prohibited, penalty.

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Outdoor shooting of firearm on property without reasonable care; prohibition, penalty.

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Retail Sales and Use Tax; imposes firearm and ammunition taxes.

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Firearm safety device; expands definition of device.

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Income tax, state; firearm safety device tax credit.

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Comprehensive health care coverage program; DMAS to establish.

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Alcoholic beverage control; license application, locality input.

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Firearms, certain; sale, etc., criminal history record information check delay increased to 5 days.

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Concealed handgun permits; demonstration of competence, effective date.

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Firearms; transfer, criminal history record check delay.

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Firearms; transfer, criminal history record check delay.

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Del. Amy J. Laufer

Handguns in unattended motor vehicle; definitions, penalty.

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