Timeline of SB749
Gov. Abigail Spanberger signed this bill into law.
The bill passed in the Virginia Senate.
May 14, 2026
Feb. 9, 2026
March 13, 2026
July 1, 2026
Jan. 19, 2026
The bill is introduced in the Virginia General Assembly.
The current version of the bill was finalized and sent to the govener's office.
The bill will go into effect.
May 14, 2026
Gov. Abigail Spanberger signed this bill into law.
Although Spanberger had wanted to include langauge in the bill that allowed people to use their assault weapons for hunting, she ultimately signed the bill into law on this date.
Feb. 9, 2026
The bill passed in the Virginia Senate.
With a narrow yet deciding vote of 21-18, the bill was passed in the senate after being introduced by State senator Saddam Salim.
Jan. 19, 2026
The bill is introduced in the Virginia General Assembly.
In the General Assembly, this bill was sponsored by Democratic delagates. Specially, Democratic delegate Dan Helmer introduced it on this date.
July 1, 2026
The bill will go into effect.
After this date, Virginians will be prohibited from selling or manufacturing assault firearms that can hold more than 15 rounds of ammunition.
March 13, 2026
The current version of the bill was finalized and sent to the govener's office.
Once both the house and the senate approved the bill, the bill was put on the govener's desk so she could either sign it or veto it.
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Timeline of SB749
Gov. Abigail Spanberger signed this bill into law.
The bill passed in the Virginia Senate.
May 14, 2026
Feb. 9, 2026
March 13, 2026
July 1, 2026
Jan. 19, 2026
The bill is introduced in the Virginia General Assembly.
The current version of the bill was finalized and sent to the govener's office.
The bill will go into effect.
May 14, 2026
Gov. Abigail Spanberger signed this bill into law.
Although Spanberger had wanted to include langauge in the bill that allowed people to use their assault weapons for hunting, she ultimately signed the bill into law on this date.
Feb. 9, 2026
The bill passed in the Virginia Senate.
With a narrow yet deciding vote of 21-18, the bill was passed in the senate after being introduced by State senator Saddam Salim.
Jan. 19, 2026
The bill is introduced in the Virginia General Assembly.
In the General Assembly, this bill was sponsored by Democratic delagates. Specially, Democratic delegate Dan Helmer introduced it on this date.
July 1, 2026
The bill will go into effect.
After this date, Virginians will be prohibited from selling or manufacturing assault firearms that can hold more than 15 rounds of ammunition.
March 13, 2026
The current version of the bill was finalized and sent to the govener's office.
Once both the house and the senate approved the bill, the bill was put on the govener's desk so she could either sign it or veto it.