HB909 IS ON THE GOVERNOR'S DESK — Act Now
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Virginia Just Expanded Gun-Free Zones By 250%

The 100-foot zone may extend into parking areas depending on facility layout.

HB909 • 2026 Virginia Session • Currently on Governor's Desk
The Change: Gun-free zones around polling places grew from 40 feet to 100 feet — 2.5 times larger. Now includes absentee voting locations year-round, not just Election Day.

What's Changed?

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Distance Expansion

Radius increased from 40 feet to 100 feet—2.5 times larger linearly, but 6.25 times larger in area. The restricted zone now encompasses significantly more space around polling locations.

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Year-Round Coverage

Previously only Election Day. HB909 extends to absentee voting locations, meaning the restriction applies 365 days a year wherever absentee ballots are cast.

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Class 1 Misdemeanor

Up to 12 months in jail and $2,500 fine. Violating this isn't a simple infraction—it's a permanent criminal record.

The Zone Expansion

Before HB909

40 ft

40ft

Election Day Only

After HB909

100 ft

100ft

Year-Round (Absentee Locations Too)

Vote AND Carry? Not Anymore.

Want to bring your firearm to vote? HB909 makes that a Class 1 misdemeanor. Stay informed and act now before this bill becomes law.

The Real Catch

🚗 Your Car in the Parking Lot

The 100-foot zone may extend into parking areas depending on the facility layout. If you park your car with a firearm inside at a polling place or absentee voting location, you could be in violation if your vehicle falls within the restricted radius.

📦 Year-Round Absentee Locations

Absentee voting isn't just Election Day. It happens months before and after. Early voting, mail-in drop-off sites, election offices—HB909 applies to all of them, all year long.

⚡ Permanent Criminal Record

A Class 1 misdemeanor doesn't disappear. It affects employment, housing, and your rights. One mistake near a voting location changes your life.

🛡️ Exemptions for Law Enforcement

Law enforcement officers and certain officials acting in their official capacity may be exempt from these restrictions when performing their duties, but civilians carrying firearms in the restricted zone are subject to the penalties.

What Are the Penalties?

⚠️ Warning

Police can stop and question you near any voting location or absentee site. Even carrying lawfully elsewhere puts you at risk.

⚠️ Arrest & Prosecution

Carrying a firearm within 100 feet of a polling place or absentee location is a Class 1 misdemeanor. Arrest is possible.

⚠️ Maximum Sentence

Up to 12 months in jail and a $2,500 fine. Plus a permanent criminal record that follows you forever.

The Bottom Line

Virginia HB909 doesn't just restrict guns—it expands the restriction zone by 250% and extends it year-round to absentee locations. If you exercise your Second Amendment right to carry, you're now committing a Class 1 misdemeanor if you accidentally carry within 100 feet of any voting location.

This bill is on the governor's desk right now. Stay informed. Share this. Make your voice heard.

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