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Proposed West Virginia Firearm Legislation HB3219

  this is an pro-gun bill
Legislation Overview

Title: Permitting certain nonviolent offenders to be able to carry firearms.

Subject: Crime: Public Safety

Description: The purpose of this bill is to clarify that the right to bear arms is a constitutional right and to provide when persons convicted of non-violent crimes may have their rights to bear arms reinstated. The bill also clarifies what constitutes a crime of violence and provides protection for residents in the exercise of their constitutional rights.

Session: 2025 Regular Session

Last Action: To House Judiciary

Last Action Date: March 7, 2025

Sponsors

Note: the first sponsor listed is normally the primary sponsor. If a sponsor's name is a hyperlink you can click on it to 'follow the money'.

7 sponsors: Kathie Crouse (R); Ian Masters (R);Chuck Horst (R); Jordan Bridges (R); Mark Dean (R); Lisa White (R); Mickey Petitto (R);

Percentage of House Of Delegates sponsoring bill: 7% (7 of 100)

History
Chamber Date Action
House Mar 7, 2025 Filed for introduction
House Mar 7, 2025 To Judiciary
House Mar 7, 2025 Introduced in House
House Mar 7, 2025 To House Judiciary
Texts
Type Date State Link Text
Introduced not available state link bill text
Amendments
Title Description Date State Link Text Adopted
There are no amendments to this bill at this time
Votes - Click on description to view vote roll call

There have not been any votes on this bill

Link: link to state bill page

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