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HB 1235

Concealed handguns; protective orders.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Chad Green and 1 co-sponsor

HB 1235 modifies Virginia law governing concealed handgun permits in relation to protective orders, affecting eligibility and permit issuance standards.

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Bill Summary · HB 1235

Legislative bill overview

HB 1235 addresses the intersection of concealed handgun permits and protective orders in Virginia. The bill modifies how protective orders interact with an individual's ability to carry concealed weapons, though the specific mechanism requires examining the substitute language that has been under consideration since early 2024.

Why is this important

Protective orders are civil remedies designed to prevent harassment, abuse, or threats. The bill raises questions about how Second Amendment rights intersect with court-ordered protective measures, affecting both public safety frameworks and individual rights. This directly impacts domestic violence survivors, respondents to protective orders, and law enforcement enforcement of these orders.

Potential points of contention

  • Competing constitutional claims: Balancing Second Amendment rights against court protective orders that restrict firearm possession or carry rights
  • Enforcement mechanisms: Determining how law enforcement verifies compliance when someone subject to a protective order attempts to renew or obtain a concealed carry permit
  • Due process concerns: Questions about whether existing protective order procedures adequately protect respondents' rights before firearm restrictions are imposed

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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