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VA HB 1015 2025-2026 chaptered

Firearms, etc.; carrying concealed weapon by persons convicted of misdemeanor hate crime prohibited.

Chaptered bank: queued

Chaptered. Effective date is not on the official record yet.

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Virginia defenders: the live issue is (1) whether the prior is a qualifying misdemeanor hate-crime conviction, (2) whether the charged act is concealed carry (not mere possession at home), (3) restoration/relief if any. Do not conflate with VA AWB cards (HB 217 / SB 749 / HB 1524). New prohibited-person theory; bank_signal queued for status-based carry packs. Not a California charge.

Who this is for. VA PDs on concealed-carry calendars with a misdemeanor hate-crime prior — chaptered status disqualifier, not a California charge.

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