US EditionNew Virginia laws: Gov. Spanberger signs legislation focused on gun violence, protecting law enforcement
The package expands gun restrictions, adds liability for negligent manufacturers and dealers, and strengthens protections for officers, first responders and victims.
- On Friday, Governor Abigail Spanberger signed a series of bills to curb gun violence and support law enforcement, marking a new legislative effort to enhance community safety across Virginia.
- As a former federal law enforcement officer, Spanberger stated, "Preventing gun violence is an issue of public safety," emphasizing the need to protect families and officers.
- Key measures include closing the "intimate partner loophole," banning untraceable "ghost guns," and creating a legal pathway to sue firearm manufacturers for "negligent" business practices contributing to violence.
- Philip Van Cleave, president of the Virginia Citizens Defense League, warned the liability law invites "frivolous lawsuits," while state Republicans argue efforts should focus on mental health instead.
- Pending legislation HB217 would ban assault weapons and magazines holding more than 15 rounds; the bill automatically becomes law on April 13 at 11:59 p.m. if no action is taken.
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Virginia Governor Signs Law Banning ‘Ghost Guns’
Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger signed a bill to ban so-called “ghost guns,” a law making it easier to sue gunmakers and sellers, and two laws concerning possession of firearms by persons under court orders. The bills—signed on April 10—are among more than two dozen gun control and gun safety bills the Virginia General Assembly sent to Spanberger after its regular session ended March 24. “Preventing gun violence is an issue of public safety — b…
Spanberger makes manufacturers liable for gun violence in gun control blitz
Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D-VA) signed a series of gun control bills on Friday that include legislation regulating firearm manufacturers’ liability, ghost guns, and partners of individuals charged with misdemeanor domestic violence. The legislation, approved by Virginia’s Democratic-controlled General Assembly, includes a bill that allows gun manufacturers and dealers to be held legally accountable for “negligent” business practices leading to …
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newsontheneck.comNew public safety laws focus on gun violence prevention and support for law enforcement
Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger, who signed a suite of firearm-related legislation into law on April 10, 2026. (Photo by Charlotte Rene Woods/ Virginia Mercury)Gov. Abigail Spanberger tapped into her background in law enforcement and intelligence as she signed a suite of public safety bills Friday. “Whether you’re a first responder or a survivor seeking justice, these laws reflect a simple commitment: The Commonwealth of Virginia will always h…
Gov. Spanberger signs bills into law to enhance public safety, prevent gun violence and support law enforcement
Governor Spanberger’s Office announced Friday that the governor signed legislation into law to support law enforcement and first responders, keep Virginians safe online and in their communities and protect kids, communities, and law enforcement officers from gun violence.
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