Highlights:

Vote Smart staff and volunteers have provided this synopsis based on an initial review of the text and voting record of VA SB 610. We will continue to analyze the contents of this bill and will have more information available as soon as possible.

For further status information, email the Key Votes Department at projectvotesmart@austin.utexas.edu or call the Voter's Research Hotline at 1-888-VOTE-SMART (1-888-868-3762).

Signed by Governor Terry McAuliffe

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that authorizes an individual with an out-of-state license to carry a concealed handgun in Virginia.

Highlights:

Vote Smart staff and volunteers have provided this synopsis based on an initial review of the text and voting record of SB 610. We will continue to analyze the contents of this bill and will have more information available as soon as possible.

For further status information, email the Key Votes Department at votes@votesmart.org or call the Voter's Research Hotline at 1-888-VOTE-SMART (1-888-868-3762).

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that authorizes an individual with an out-of-state license to carry a concealed handgun in Virginia.

Highlights:

• Authorizes an individual over the age of 21 with a valid concealed handgun permit from another state to carry a concealed handgun in Virginia, if he or she meets the following requirements (Sec. 1):
• The individual carries government-issued photo identification and permit; and
• The individual has not previously had a Virginia concealed handgun permit revoked.

• Requires the attorney general to enter into an agreement for reciprocal recognition of concealed handgun permits with a state where reciprocity is in place as of December 1, 2015 (Sec. 2).

Full Bill Text