HB1166:

Capitol Square and the surrounding area, etc.; carrying a firearm or explosive material within area.

Bill Summary:

Carrying a firearm or explosive material within
Capitol Square and the surrounding area, into building owned or leased
by the Commonwealth, etc.; penalty. Repeals the prohibition on
carrying a firearm or explosive material within (i) the Capitol of
Virginia; (ii) Capitol Square and the surrounding area; (iii) any
building owned or leased by the Commonwealth or any agency thereof;
or (iv) any office where employees of the Commonwealth or any agency
thereof are regularly present for the purpose of performing their
official duties. Current law makes it a Class 1 misdemeanor for any
person to carry a firearm or explosive material within these areas,
subject to certain exceptions, including the following individuals
while acting in the conduct of such person's official duties: any
law-enforcement officer, any authorized security personnel, any active
military personnel, any fire marshal when such fire marshal has been
granted police powers, or any member of a cadet corps while such
member is participating in an official ceremonial event for the Commonwealth.