US EditionNew Virginia laws: Gov. Spanberger signs legislation focused on gun violence, protecting law enforcement
- 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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Spanberger amends, signs sweeping gun legislation reshaping Virginia’s firearm laws
Gun safety advocates at a Moms Demand Actions rally in Richmond. (Photo by Markus Schmidt/Virginia Mercury) Just hours before a midnight deadline, Gov. Abigail Spanberger on Monday submitted a series of amendments to high-profile gun legislation passed by the General Assembly last month, while also signing several related measures into law. Taken together, the changes...
Virginia Gov. Spanberger signs, makes amendments to gun safety laws
Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger has signed and amended a series of gun bills, fulfilling her campaign promise to tighten gun safety. The measures Spanberger signed into law include a bill requiring guns be locked away when left in vehicles, a statewide ban on so-called “ghost guns” and a bill allowing gun makers to be held legally accountable in certain cases of gun violence. “It’s a historic win not just for Virginia. … When we elect change-ma…
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