Government Poll: Virginians back tighter gun laws, favor current redistricting system Roanoke College survey conducted Feb. 9-16 finds support for licensing and registration but doubts about whether stricter laws would reduce violence Click here to read more , and Markus Schmidt, Virginia Mercury February 25, 2026
General Assembly 2026 Virginia Senate panel advances gun safety bills once vetoed by Youngkin Democrats move package of firearm restrictions as Spanberger signals a new era on guns Click here to read more , and Markus Schmidt, Virginia Mercury January 27, 2026
General Assembly 2025 Democratic gun control bills pass Virginia General Assembly, face likely opposition from Republican governor Click here to read more , and Emma Beardsley, Richmond Capital News Service February 21, 2025
General Assembly 2024 Youngkin signs marriage equality measure, takes tougher line against gun control Click here to read more , and Special to the Citizen March 11, 2024
General Assembly 2024 Virginia Democrats press major new gun control measures despite GOP opposition Click here to read more , and Special to the Citizen January 24, 2024
General Assembly 2023 Senate moves forward with Democratic gun-safety bills , and Special to the Citizen January 24, 2023
General Assembly 2023 Bill to remove gun bans moves to Senate committee as pro-gun rights advocates rally support , and Special to the Citizen January 17, 2023