Virginia Gun Violence Prevention Center; work group to develop policy, etc., to establish.

This legislation directs the Commonwealth to form a dedicated work group tasked with creating a framework for a new Virginia Gun Violence Prevention Center. The goal of this center is to centralize research, provide evidence-based policy recommendations, and coordinate data collection across state agencies to better understand and mitigate gun violence. By establishing a formal hub for expertise, the bill aims to move Virginia toward a more data-driven approach in addressing firearm-related injuries and fatalities. If passed, the initiative is expected to streamline efforts between public safety officials and health experts, providing lawmakers with the resources necessary to develop targeted interventions that reduce community violence throughout the state, including in local jurisdictions like Arlington.