53 total bills, 4 anti-gun bills,
32 pro-gun bills for this session
Proposed West Virginia Firearm Legislation
53 total bills, 4 anti-gun bills,
32 pro-gun bills for this session
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note: Reintroduction of legislation applies only to House bills and may occur from odd-numbered to even-numbered years. Legislation does not carryover automatically; the sponsor or cosponsors of a bill or resolution must submit a request for the legislation to carryover. The request must be made to the Clerk of the House no later than ten days before the commencement of the Second Regular Session.
Title: Supporting and encouraging the enactment of the federal Hearing Protection Act of 2017
Description: Supporting and encouraging the enactment of the federal Hearing Protection Act of 2017
Last Action: Completed legislative action
Last Action Date: April 3, 2017
Title: Relating to enhanced penalties for use of a firearm during commission of a felony
Description: The purpose of this bill is to provide for enhanced penalties for use of a firearm during commission of a felony and, it also provides exceptions to such enhanced penalties. This section has been completely rewritten; therefore, it has been completely underscored.
Last Action: To House Judiciary
Last Action Date: February 8, 2017
Title: Creating an additional penalty for use of a firearm in furtherance of a drug offense
Description: The purpose of this bill is to create an additional penalty for use of a firearm in furtherance of a drug offense. The bill additionally includes a heightened penalty if the firearm is discharged.
Last Action: To House Judiciary
Last Action Date: February 8, 2017
Title: Recognizing those in active military service as residents for the purpose of obtaining concealed carry permits while stationed at a West Virginia military installation
Description: The purpose of this bill is to allow those in active military service, and their spouses, while stationed at a West Virginia military installation to be considered as residents of this state for the purpose of obtaining concealed carry permits.
Last Action: To House Judiciary
Last Action Date: March 2, 2017
Title: Recognizing those in active military service as residents for the purpose of obtaining concealed carry permits while stationed at a West Virginia military installation
Description: Recognizing those in active military service as residents for the purpose of obtaining concealed carry permits while stationed at a West Virginia military installation
Last Action: To House Veterans' Affairs and Homeland Security
Last Action Date: January 10, 2018
Title: Right to keep and bear arms
Description: Right to keep and bear arms
Last Action: To House Judiciary
Last Action Date: February 8, 2017
Title: Right to keep and bear arms
Description: Right to keep and bear arms
Last Action: To House Judiciary
Last Action Date: January 10, 2018
Title: Limiting the authority of municipalities to regulate the purchasing, possessing, transferring, owning, carrying, transporting, selling and storing of knives
Description: The purpose of this bill is to limit the authority of municipalities to regulate the purchasing, possessing, transferring, owning, carrying, transporting, selling and storing of knives.
Last Action: To House Judiciary
Last Action Date: March 15, 2017
Title: Limiting the authority of municipalities to regulate the purchasing, possessing, transferring, owning, carrying, transporting, selling and storing of knives
Description: Limiting the authority of municipalities to regulate the purchasing, possessing, transferring, owning, carrying, transporting, selling and storing of knives
Last Action: To House Political Subdivisions
Last Action Date: January 10, 2018
Title: West Virginia Firearms Freedom Act
Description: West Virginia Firearms Freedom Act
Last Action: To House Judiciary
Last Action Date: January 10, 2018
Title: West Virginia Firearms Freedom Act
Description: West Virginia Firearms Freedom Act
Last Action: To House Judiciary
Last Action Date: February 8, 2017
Title: Making all future federal and local statutes, ordinances, laws, orders and rules concerning firearms, firearm accessories, ammunition and their accouterments invalid and unenforceable
Description: Making all future federal and local statutes, ordinances, laws, orders and rules concerning firearms, firearm accessories, ammunition and their accouterments invalid and unenforceable
Last Action: To House Judiciary
Last Action Date: February 9, 2017
Title: Making all future federal and local statutes, ordinances, laws, orders and rules concerning firearms, firearm accessories, ammunition and their accouterments invalid and unenforceable
Description: Making all future federal and local statutes, ordinances, laws, orders and rules concerning firearms, firearm accessories, ammunition and their accouterments invalid and unenforceable
Last Action: To House Judiciary
Last Action Date: January 10, 2018
Title: Firearm Protection Act
Description: The purpose of this bill is to create the “Firearm Protection Act” that provides that any federal law effective after January 1, 2017 which attempts to ban semiautomatic firearm or to limit the size of a magazine of a firearm or other limitation on firearms in this state is unenforceable in West Virginia. The bill also provides an effective date.
Last Action: To House Judiciary
Last Action Date: February 13, 2017
Title: Requiring that voter registration information appear on certain state issued identification cards
Description: 10.0pt;color:windowtext'>The purpose of this bill is to require that voter registration information appear on certain state issued identification cards by January 1, 2019.
Last Action: To House Judiciary
Last Action Date: February 14, 2017
Title: Permitting certain holders of concealed weapons permits to carry weapons of the grounds and buildings on the State Capitol Complex
Description: The purpose of this bill is to permit holders of licenses to carry a concealed deadly weapon on the grounds of the state Capitol Complex and its buildings. The bill sets forth the requirements to apply and qualify for an endorsement to be added to a concealed carry permit, and specifies reasons for which an endorsement may be denied, suspended or revoked. The bill also prohibits those licensees from carrying any concealed deadly weapon within the Supreme Court’s offices and rooms.
Last Action: To House Judiciary
Last Action Date: February 14, 2017
Title: Making unlawful any employer policy or rule prohibiting an employee from possessing a firearm inside a vehicle
Description: The purpose of this bill is to make unlawful any employer policy or rule prohibiting an employee from possessing a firearm inside a vehicle; provide criminal and civil penalties; provide injunctive relief; and create exceptions.
Last Action: To House Judiciary
Last Action Date: February 20, 2017
Title: Clarifying that a firearm may be carried for self defense in state parks, state forests and state recreational areas
Description: The purpose of this bill is to clarify that a firearm may be carried for self defense in state parks, state forests and state recreational areas managed by the Division of Natural Resources.
Last Action: To House Agriculture and Natural Resources
Last Action Date: February 21, 2017
Title: Allowing state, county or municipal employees with a license to carry a concealed weapon to possess a firearm at any time in this state
Description: The purpose of this bill is to allow state, county or municipal employees with a license to carry a concealed weapon to possess a firearm at any time in this state.
Last Action: To House Judiciary
Last Action Date: January 10, 2018
Title: Allowing state, county or municipal employees with a license to carry a concealed weapon to possess a firearm at any time in this state
Description: The purpose of this bill is to allow state, county or municipal employees with a license to carry a concealed weapon to possess a firearm at any time in this state.
Last Action: To House Judiciary
Last Action Date: February 21, 2017
Title: Relating to the possession of firearms in parks and park facilities
Description: The purpose of this bill is to prohibit county park commissions from prohibiting firearms in their facilities and to clarify that a firearm may be carried by a person for self defense in state parks, state forests and state recreational areas managed by the Department of Natural Resources, provided that such person is not otherwise prohibited from possessing firearms.
Last Action: Chapter 163, Acts, Regular Session, 2017
Last Action Date: May 23, 2017
Title: Permitting persons who have been issued state licenses to carry concealed deadly weapons to carry those weapons on the grounds of the State Capitol Complex
Description: The purpose of this bill is to permit persons who have been issued state licenses to carry concealed deadly weapons to carry those weapons on the grounds of the State Capitol Complex, except for the third and fourth floors of the east wing of Building One.
Last Action: To House Judiciary
Last Action Date: February 27, 2017
Title: Permitting persons who have been issued state licenses to carry concealed deadly weapons to carry those weapons on the grounds of the State Capitol Complex
Description: The purpose of this bill is to permit persons who have been issued state licenses to carry concealed deadly weapons to carry those weapons on the grounds of the State Capitol Complex, except for the third and fourth floors of the east wing of Building One.
Last Action: To House Judiciary
Last Action Date: January 10, 2018
Title: Permitting a firearm or other deadly weapon on or in a private primary or secondary education building, structure or facility
Description: The purpose of this bill is to permit persons who have been issued state licenses to carry concealed deadly weapons pursuant to Code, 61-7-4 to possesses a firearm or other deadly weapon on or in a private primary or secondary education building, structure or facility.
Last Action: To House Education
Last Action Date: February 27, 2017
Title: Permitting a firearm or other deadly weapon on or in a private primary or secondary education building, structure or facility
Description: The purpose of this bill is to permit persons who have been issued state licenses to carry concealed deadly weapons pursuant to Code, 61-7-4 to possesses a firearm or other deadly weapon on or in a private primary or secondary education building, structure or facility.
Last Action: To House Education
Last Action Date: January 10, 2018
Title: Authorizing certain first responders to carry firearms
Description: Authorizing certain first responders to carry firearms
Last Action: Chapter 214, Acts, Regular Session, 2018
Last Action Date: April 16, 2018
Title: Reducing the cost of the fee for a state license to carry a concealed weapon
Description: The purpose of this bill is to reduce the cost of the fee for a state license to carry a concealed weapon.
Last Action: To House Finance
Last Action Date: March 10, 2017
Title: Reducing the cost of the fee for a state license to carry a concealed weapon
Description: The purpose of this bill is to reduce the cost of the fee for a state license to carry a concealed weapon.
Last Action: To House Finance
Last Action Date: January 10, 2018
Title: Making technical corrections in the code when referencing chapter 49
Description: The purpose of this bill is to make technical corrections in the code when referencing chapter 49 of the code. Chapter 49 was reorganized and renumbered in 2015 and certain references to that chapter in other portions of the code are required to be changed to reflect the new code sections. The bill also defines a term.
Last Action: Chapter 37, Acts, Regular Session, 2018
Last Action Date: April 16, 2018
Title: Specifying the conditions where and by whom it is unlawful to possess a firearm at school-sponsored functions
Description: The purpose of this bill is to specify the conditions where it is unlawful to possess a firearm at school-sponsored functions. The bill identifies the area of those functions. The bill revises the conditions when a retired law-enforcement officer may possess a firearm. The bill prohibits education officials from authorizing certain individuals. The bill provides where in a locked vehicle a firearm may be placed.
Last Action: To House Education
Last Action Date: January 16, 2018
Title: Business Liability Protection Act
Description: The purpose of this bill is to create the “Business Liability Protection Act”. The bill includes the right to limit possession of firearms on certain premises and definitions. It also provides for misdemeanor criminal offense and penalty. It prohibits employers from certain specific actions against a person when that person possesses a firearm legally, including a condition of employment. The bill provides a duty of care of public and private employers and provides for immunity from liability. The bill authorizes the Attorney General to enforce this statute, including the right to sue or seek injunctive relief; and seek civil fines.
Last Action: Chapter 4, Acts, Regular Session, 2018
Last Action Date: April 16, 2018
Title: The Campus Self Defense Act
Description: The purpose of this bill is to create “The Campus Self Defense Act” which denies institutions of higher education the authority to restrict or regulate the carrying of a concealed deadly weapon by a person who holds a current license to carry a concealed deadly weapon. It also provides exceptions as to when regulation may occur.
Last Action: To House Judiciary
Last Action Date: February 12, 2018
Title: Exempting veterans from obtaining a certificate of training in handling a firearm
Description: The purpose of this bill is to exempt veterans who are honorably discharged from the Armed Forces of the United States of America from obtaining a certificate of training in handling a firearm if that veteran presents to the local office of the Division of Wildlife Resources a copy of the veteran’s DD-214 form indicating that veteran’s qualification with a firearm.
Last Action: To House Judiciary
Last Action Date: February 15, 2018
Title: Relating to posession of a deadly weapon on a school bus or education grounds
Description: The purpose of this bill is to clarify that students are not prohibited to possess a firearm or other deadly weapon on a school bus as defined in section one, article one, chapter seventeen-a of this code or in or on a public primary or secondary education building, structure, facility or grounds including a vocational education building, structure, facility or grounds where secondary vocational education programs are conducted or at a school-sponsored function, or in or on a private primary or secondary education building, structure or facility.
Last Action: To House Judiciary
Last Action Date: February 13, 2018
Title: Authorizing employed investigators of the Board of Medicine, the Board of Osteopathy and the Board of Pharmacy to carry concealed handguns
Description: The purpose of this bill is to authorize an employed investigator between the ages of 18 and 21 of the Board of Medicine, the Board of Osteopathy and the Board of Pharmacy to carry a concealed handgun.
Last Action: To House Judiciary
Last Action Date: February 20, 2018
Title: Correcting code reference in regard to certain persons exempted from prohibitions against carrying concealed deadly weapons
Description: Correcting code reference in regard to certain handgun safety and training requirements
Last Action: To House Judiciary
Last Action Date: January 23, 2018
Title: Prohibiting county parks and recreation commissions from promulgating or enforcing rules prohibiting possession of firearms
Description: The purpose of this bill is to bar a county commission from promulgating or enforcing rules or regulations prohibiting the possession of firearms within county parks, recreational properties or facilities. It also updates language replacing the defunct justice of the peace system with reference to magistrate courts.
Last Action: To Government Organization
Last Action Date: February 9, 2017
Title: Relating to carrying firearm for self-defense in certain state recreation areas
Description: The purpose of this bill is to allow a person to carry a firearm for self-defense in woods and in state parks, state forests, wildlife management areas and on state rail trails in general, but with limitations for rifles and shotguns in certain areas.
Last Action: To Natural Resources
Last Action Date: February 9, 2017
Title: Relating to certain WV officials carrying concealed firearm nationwide
Description: The purpose of this bill is to require all law-enforcement agencies in this state to certify qualified law-enforcement officers to carry concealed firearms nationwide as provided by the federal Law-Enforcement Officers Safety Act, to provide statutory authority necessary to give prosecuting attorneys and assistant prosecuting attorneys the option to carry firearms for self-defense pursuant to that federal act upon completion of required training and annual background check and to require law-enforcement agencies to provide qualified retired law-enforcement officers the opportunity to be certified to carry concealed firearms nationwide, under that act.
Last Action: Chapter 200, Acts, Regular Session, 2017
Last Action Date: May 23, 2017
Title: Authorizing county process servers and court security personnel to carry weapons while on duty
Description: The purpose of this bill is to authorize county process servers and court security personnel to carry dangerous and deadly weapons when performing their duties if authorized by the county sheriff and after completing firearms safety training with annual requalification.
Last Action: To Judiciary
Last Action Date: February 9, 2017
Title: Specifying conditions for unlawful possession of firearm at school-sponsored activities
Description: Specifying conditions for unlawful possession of firearm at school-sponsored activities
Last Action: Chapter 69, Acts, Regular Session, 2018
Last Action Date: April 23, 2018
Title: Relating to felony possession of stolen firearm with altered serial number
Description: Relating to felony possession of stolen firearm with altered serial number
Last Action: To Judiciary
Last Action Date: January 11, 2018
Title: Exempting honorably discharged veterans from fees for license to carry deadly weapons
Description: Exempting honorably discharged veterans from fees for license to carry deadly weapons
Last Action: To House Finance
Last Action Date: February 28, 2018
Title: Making technical corrections to code when referencing chapter 49 of code
Description: Making technical corrections to code when referencing chapter 49 of code
Last Action: To Judiciary
Last Action Date: January 24, 2018
Title: Relating to dangerous weapons
Description: The purpose of this bill is to identify additional persons who may possess firearms on school property.
Last Action: Chapter 82, Acts, Regular Session, 2017
Last Action Date: May 23, 2017
Title: Relating to concealed weapons permits
Description: The purpose of this bill is to make technical changes to statutes relating to concealed weapons permits. The bill clarifies the right of certain persons to carry a concealed weapon while hunting or fishing. It provides that a license to carry a deadly weapon may be revoked for certain violations either under the provisional license statute or the original statute authorizing a license to carry a concealed weapon. And, the bill makes technical changes to the statute relating to reciprocity and recognition of out of state gun permits.
Last Action: To Judiciary
Last Action Date: February 23, 2017
Title: Permitting investigators from Attorney General's office carry firearms
Description: The purpose of this bill is to allow investigators from the Attorney General’s office to carry firearms in the course of their official duties under certain circumstances.
Last Action: To House Judiciary
Last Action Date: March 7, 2017
Title: Allowing magistrates carry firearms in county courthouse or on premises of court of law
Description: Allowing magistrates carry firearms in county courthouse or on premises of court of law
Last Action: To Judiciary
Last Action Date: February 5, 2018
Title: Creating Business Liability Protection Act
Description: Creating Business Liability Protection Act
Last Action: To Judiciary
Last Action Date: February 5, 2018
Title: Authorizing certain WV courthouse security officers carry concealed weapons
Description: Authorizing certain WV courthouse security officers carry concealed weapons
Last Action: To House Judiciary
Last Action Date: February 21, 2018
Title: Permitting ABCC appointees or employees carry firearms after completing training
Description: Permitting ABCC appointees or employees carry firearms after completing training
Last Action: To Judiciary
Last Action Date: March 6, 2017
Title: Relating to dangerous weapons
Description: The purpose of this bill is to exempt honorably discharged veterans of the Armed Forces of the United States from payment of fees and costs required by this section for a license to carry deadly weapons. This exemption already applies to former law-enforcement officers who are honorably retired.
Last Action: To Judiciary
Last Action Date: March 13, 2017
Title: Correcting code regarding handgun safety
Description: The purpose of this bill is to correct an internal code reference that needs updated as a result of a bill that passed in the 2016 regular session.
Last Action: To Judiciary
Last Action Date: March 18, 2017
