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To Governor
Title
Hunting - Lead and Lead-Based Ammunition - Phase-Out
Sponsored by
Delegates Guyton and Allen
Status
In the House - Hearing 3/04 at 1:00 p.m.
Analysis
Synopsis
Requiring the Department of Natural Resources to require, through a certain phasing-out process, the use of nonlead ammunition for the hunting of all game species on or before July 1, 2029; and requiring the Department to authorize the use of lead ammunition for muzzleloaders, handguns, rifles, and shotguns if nonlead ammunition is not commercially available for the specific firearm.
Committees
Details
Bill File Type: Regular
Effective Date(s): July 1, 2026
Legislation History
Chamber
House
Calendar Date
2/09/2026
Legislative Date
2/09/2026
Action
First Reading Environment and Transportation
Proceedings
Chamber
Calendar Date
Legislative Date
Action
Text - First - Hunting - Lead and Lead-Based Ammunition - Phase-Out
Proceedings
Chamber
House
Calendar Date
2/12/2026
Legislative Date
2/12/2026
Action
Hearing 3/04 at 1:00 p.m.
Proceedings
Chamber Calendar Date Legislative Date Action Proceedings
House 2/09/2026 2/09/2026 First Reading Environment and Transportation
Text - First - Hunting - Lead and Lead-Based Ammunition - Phase-Out
House 2/12/2026 2/12/2026 Hearing 3/04 at 1:00 p.m.
Last Updated: 2/12/2026 12:08 PM
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