Virginia “Assault Firearms” Ban Passes Legislature, Heads to Governor’s Desk

Summary

Virginia's Senate Bill 749, a sweeping gun control measure to ban certain semi-automatic firearms and large-capacity magazines, passed the Virginia General Assembly on March 9, 2026. The bill, which prohibits the purchase, sale, manufacture, and transfer of these items, now heads to Governor Abigail Spanberger's desk for final action and is expected to face immediate legal challenges if signed into law.