New public safety laws focus on gun violence prevention and support for law enforcement

By: Charlotte Rene Woods

Outlets: Virginia Mercury

Published: April 10, 2026

Words: 1,060

Last Updated: 3 months, 3 weeks ago

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Gov. Abigail Spanberger tapped into her background in law enforcement and intelligence as she signed a suite of public safety bills Friday.

“Whether you’re a first responder or a survivor seeking justice, these laws reflect a simple commitment: The Commonwealth of Virginia will always have your back,” she said in a statement announcing the signatures.

While many of the bills had bipartisan support, some had previously been vetoed by former Gov. Glenn Youngkin, …

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