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Proposed West Virginia Firearm Legislation SB489

  this is an pro-gun bill
Legislation Overview

Title: Clarifying restrictions of lawful carry of deadly weapons surrounding State Capitol Complex grounds

Subject: Crime

Description: The purpose of this bill is to clarify that it is legal to carry a deadly weapon, firearm, or pepper spray specifically on the sidewalks and streets that directly border and surround the State Capitol Complex grounds.

Session: 2024 Regular Session

Last Action: To Judiciary

Last Action Date: January 18, 2024

Sponsors

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3 sponsors: Mark Maynard (R); Robert Karnes (R); Patricia Rucker (R);

Percentage of Senate sponsoring bill: 9% (3 of 34)

History
Chamber Date Action
Senate Jan 18, 2024 Filed for introduction
Senate Jan 18, 2024 To Judiciary
Senate Jan 18, 2024 Introduced in Senate
Senate Jan 18, 2024 To 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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