72 total bills, 1 anti-gun bills,
52 pro-gun bills for this session
Proposed West Virginia Firearm Legislation
72 total bills, 1 anti-gun bills,
52 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: Admitting certain counties and independent cities of the Commonwealth of Virginia to be admitted to the State of West Virginia as constituent counties
Description: Admitting certain counties and independent cities of the Commonwealth of Virginia to be admitted to the State of West Virginia as constituent counties
Last Action: To House Rules
Last Action Date: January 16, 2020
Title: Affirming The Legislature's commitment to the rights of West Virginia citizens under the Second Amendment to the United States Constitution
Description: Affirming The Legislature's commitment to the rights of West Virginia citizens under the Second Amendment to the United States Constitution
Last Action: To House Judiciary
Last Action Date: January 27, 2020
Title: Declaring West Virginia to be a Second Amendment Sanctuary State
Description: Declaring West Virginia to be a Second Amendment Sanctuary State
Last Action: To House Judiciary
Last Action Date: January 30, 2020
Title: Requesting that the State of West Virginia introduce itself as a firearms-friendly state to firearms manufacturers and manufacturers of firearms accessories who may be seeking locations for new or relocated manufacturing facilities
Description: Requesting that the State of West Virginia introduce itself as a firearms-friendly state to firearms manufacturers and manufacturers of firearms accessories who may be seeking locations for new or relocated manufacturing facilities
Last Action: To House Small Business, Entrepreneurship and Economic Development
Last Action Date: February 12, 2020
Title: Eliminating the permit requirement for storing of a concealed handgun in a vehicle on school property
Description: The purpose of this bill is to eliminate the permit requirement for storing of a concealed handgun in a vehicle on school property for persons over 21.
Last Action: To House Select Committee on Education Reform A
Last Action Date: June 18, 2019
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 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 9, 2019
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 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 8, 2020
Title: Permitting the carrying of concealed weapons on the campus of a state institution of higher education
Description: The purpose of this bill is to permit the carrying of concealed weapons on the campus of a state institution of higher education by individuals who have been issued state licenses to carry concealed deadly weapons pursuant to W. Va. Code, §61-7-4.
Last Action: To House Education
Last Action Date: January 8, 2020
Title: Providing that any person lawfully entitled to possess a firearm may store a firearm in a motor vehicle on West Virginia State Capitol Complex
Description: The purpose of this bill is to provide that any person lawfully entitled to possess a firearm may store a firearm in a motor vehicle on West Virginia State Capitol Complex property and would allow for the carrying of a firearm outdoors on Capitol Complex property.
Last Action: To House Judiciary
Last Action Date: January 9, 2019
Title: West Virginia Firearms Freedom Act
Description: West Virginia Firearms Freedom Act
Last Action: To House Judiciary
Last Action Date: January 9, 2019
Title: West Virginia Firearms Freedom Act
Description: West Virginia Firearms Freedom Act
Last Action: To House Judiciary
Last Action Date: January 8, 2020
Title: Right to keep and bear arms
Description: Right to keep and bear arms
Last Action: To House Judiciary
Last Action Date: January 8, 2020
Title: Right to keep and bear arms
Description: Right to keep and bear arms
Last Action: To House Judiciary
Last Action Date: January 9, 2019
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, 2019
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 8, 2020
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: January 23, 2019
Title: Relating to the authority of municipalities to restrict firearm possession
Description: The purpose of this bill is to remove authority of municipalities to restrict possession of firearms without a valid concealed carry permit in certain areas during a brief temporary event.
Last Action: To House Political Subdivisions
Last Action Date: January 11, 2019
Title: Relating to permitting nonresidents to obtain state licenses to carry a concealed deadly weapon
Description: The purpose of this bill is to permit nonresidents to obtain state licenses to carry a concealed deadly weapon. The bill provides that concealed weapons licenses may only be issued for pistols and revolvers. The bill establishes a fee. The bill provides how that fee is to be used.
Last Action: To House Judiciary
Last Action Date: January 16, 2019
Title: The Campus Self Defense Act
Description: The purpose of this bill is to allow a person who holds a current and valid license to carry a concealed deadly weapon to carry such a weapon on the campus and in the buildings of a state institution of higher education. It provides exceptions and immunity to an institution for a licensee’s intentional or unintentional use of a firearm while carrying it under the act. The bill seeks to acknowledge that violence against disarmed law-abiding citizens is an increasing, but unnecessary, occurrence. The bill is an attempt by the Legislature to reaffirm a law-abiding citizen's Second Amendment Right, the right to protect themselves by allowing legally licensed and permitted employees, staff, and students of public universities the right to legally carry a concealed weapon within specified limitations.
Last Action: To Judiciary
Last Action Date: March 1, 2019
Title: The Campus Self Defense Act
Description: The purpose of this bill is to allow a person who holds a current and valid license to carry a concealed deadly weapon to carry such a weapon on the campus and in the buildings of a state institution of higher education. It provides exceptions and immunity to an institution for a licensee’s intentional or unintentional use of a firearm while carrying it under the act. The bill seeks to acknowledge that violence against disarmed law-abiding citizens is an increasing, but unnecessary, occurrence. The bill is an attempt by the Legislature to reaffirm a law-abiding citizen's Second Amendment Right, the right to protect themselves by allowing legally licensed and permitted employees, staff, and students of public universities the right to legally carry a concealed weapon within specified limitations.
Last Action: To House Judiciary
Last Action Date: January 8, 2020
Title: Exempting honorably discharged veterans of the from payment of fees and costs for a license to carry deadly 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 House Veterans' Affairs and Homeland Security
Last Action Date: January 8, 2020
Title: Exempting honorably discharged veterans of the from payment of fees and costs for a license to carry deadly 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 House Judiciary
Last Action Date: February 15, 2019
Title: Providing that a license to carry a concealed deadly weapon expires on the holder’s birthday
Description: The purpose of this bill is to provide that a license to carry a concealed deadly weapon expires on the holder’s birthday.
Last Action: Chapter 264, Acts, Regular Session, 2019
Last Action Date: April 11, 2019
Title: Authorizing certain investigators and first responders to carry firearms
Description: The purpose of this bill is to authorize supervising entities to authorize reserve deputies, ambulance crew members, firefighters, rescue squad members and emergency service personnel to carry firearms. It specifies the training required for them to be eligible to carry a firearm and allows them to be reimbursed for the cost of the training.
Last Action: To Health and Human Resources
Last Action Date: February 14, 2019
Title: Allowing firearms-qualified tax division investigators to carry firearms
Description: The purpose of this bill is to allow firearms-qualified tax division investigators to carry firearms.
Last Action: To House Judiciary
Last Action Date: January 30, 2019
Title: Allowing firearms-qualified tax division investigators to carry firearms
Description: The purpose of this bill is to allow firearms-qualified tax division investigators to carry firearms.
Last Action: To House Judiciary
Last Action Date: January 8, 2020
Title: Relating to the right of certain persons to limit possession of firearms on premises
Description: The purpose of this bill is to provide a limitation on certain persons possessing firearms upon property owned or leased by a chemical manufacturing facility or oil and gas refinery operating under an air quality permit issued by the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Air Quality on which the primary business conducted is the manufacture, use, storage, or transportation of hazardous, combustible, or explosive materials.
Last Action: To House Judiciary
Last Action Date: February 12, 2019
Title: Relating to the right of certain persons to limit possession of firearms on premises
Description: The purpose of this bill is to provide a limitation on certain persons possessing firearms upon property owned or leased by a chemical manufacturing facility or oil and gas refinery operating under an air quality permit issued by the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Air Quality on which the primary business conducted is the manufacture, use, storage, or transportation of hazardous, combustible, or explosive materials.
Last Action: To House Judiciary
Last Action Date: January 8, 2020
Title: Eliminating the permit requirement for storing a concealed handgun in a vehicle on school property for persons 21 or older
Description: Eliminating the permit requirement for storing a concealed handgun in a vehicle on school property for persons 21 or older
Last Action: To House Judiciary
Last Action Date: January 8, 2020
Title: Prohibiting county airport authorities from making or adopting rules prohibiting possession of firearms in public
Description: Prohibiting county airport authorities from making or adopting rules prohibiting possession of firearms in public
Last Action: To House Political Subdivisions
Last Action Date: January 8, 2020
Title: Creating a cause of action for injuries suffered in a gun- free zone
Description: Creating a cause of action for injuries suffered in a gun- free zone
Last Action: To House Judiciary
Last Action Date: January 8, 2020
Title: Removing the permit requirement for a person over 21 to possess a concealed handgun in a motor vehicle on school property
Description: Removing the permit requirement for a person over 21 to possess a concealed handgun in a motor vehicle on school property
Last Action: To House Judiciary
Last Action Date: January 9, 2020
Title: Eliminating the prohibition against carrying firearms on the grounds of the State Capitol Complex
Description: Eliminating the prohibition against carrying firearms on the grounds of the State Capitol Complex
Last Action: To House Judiciary
Last Action Date: January 10, 2020
Title: Second Amendment Sanctuary Law
Description: Second Amendment Sanctuary Law
Last Action: To House Judiciary
Last Action Date: January 10, 2020
Title: Reorganizing various boards and authorities for the licensing and oversight of trades, occupations, and professions
Description: Reorganizing various boards and authorities for the licensing and oversight of trades, occupations, and professions
Last Action: To House Government Organization
Last Action Date: January 13, 2020
Title: Relating generally to hunting and fishing
Description: Relating generally to hunting and fishing
Last Action: To House Agriculture and Natural Resources
Last Action Date: January 13, 2020
Title: Firearm Protection Act
Description: Firearm Protection Act
Last Action: To House Judiciary
Last Action Date: January 13, 2020
Title: Preserving and protecting the right to keep and bear arms
Description: Preserving and protecting the right to keep and bear arms
Last Action: To House Judiciary
Last Action Date: January 14, 2020
Title: Exempting sales of small arms and small arms ammunition from state sales and use taxes
Description: Exempting sales of small arms and small arms ammunition from state sales and use taxes
Last Action: To House Finance
Last Action Date: January 15, 2020
Title: Prohibiting municipalities from limiting the rights of persons to purchase, possess, transfer, own, carry, transport, sell or store deadly weapons
Description: Prohibiting municipalities from limiting the rights of persons to purchase, possess, transfer, own, carry, transport, sell or store deadly weapons
Last Action: To House Political Subdivisions
Last Action Date: January 16, 2020
Title: Authorizing home incarceration supervisors to carry firearms
Description: Authorizing home incarceration supervisors to carry firearms
Last Action: To House Judiciary
Last Action Date: January 16, 2020
Title: Relating to deadly weapons for sale or hire
Description: Relating to deadly weapons for sale or hire
Last Action: Chapter 93, Acts, Regular Session, 2020
Last Action Date: April 15, 2020
Title: Permitting persons who routinely shoot or discharge firearms at a public shooting range to assist in its maintenance and upkeep
Description: Permitting persons who routinely shoot or discharge firearms at a public shooting range to assist in its maintenance and upkeep
Last Action: To House Judiciary
Last Action Date: February 4, 2020
Title: Better Safe than Sorry Act of 2020
Description: Better Safe than Sorry Act of 2020
Last Action: To House Health and Human Resources
Last Action Date: February 4, 2020
Title: Relating to persons from another state storing firearms in this state
Description: Relating to persons from another state storing firearms in this state
Last Action: To House Judiciary
Last Action Date: February 11, 2020
Title: Relating to reducing the cost of fees for state licenses to carry concealed deadly weapons and provisional state licenses to carry concealed deadly weapons
Description: Relating to reducing the cost of fees for state licenses to carry concealed deadly weapons and provisional state licenses to carry concealed deadly weapons
Last Action: Chapter 148, Acts, Regular Session, 2020
Last Action Date: April 15, 2020
Title: Protection of the Right to Bear Arms Amendment
Description: Protection of the Right to Bear Arms Amendment
Last Action: To Judiciary
Last Action Date: January 8, 2020
Title: Exempting certain armed forces veterans from payment of fees for license to carry deadly weapon
Description: Exempting certain armed forces veterans from payment of fees for license to carry deadly weapon
Last Action: To House Veterans' Affairs and Homeland Security
Last Action Date: January 28, 2020
Title: Protection of the Right to Bear Arms Amendment
Description: Protection of the Right to Bear Arms Amendment
Last Action: To Judiciary
Last Action Date: January 24, 2019
Title: Removing municipalities' authority to restrict firearm possession without carry concealed permit during brief temporary events
Description: Removing municipalities' authority to restrict firearm possession without carry concealed permit during brief temporary events
Last Action: To Government Organization
Last Action Date: January 8, 2020
Title: Relating to crimes committed on State Capitol Complex
Description: Relating to crimes committed on State Capitol Complex
Last Action: Chapter 68, Acts, Regular Session, 2019
Last Action Date: April 16, 2019
Title: Allowing WV Board of Medicine investigators to carry concealed weapons
Description: Allowing WV Board of Medicine investigators to carry concealed weapons
Last Action: To House Judiciary
Last Action Date: February 27, 2020
Title: Defining "pepper spray" and exempting from definition of "deadly weapons"
Description: Providing certain persons be allowed to carry pepper spray in State Capitol Complex
Last Action: Chapter 81, Acts, Regular Session, 2020
Last Action Date: April 14, 2020
Title: Prohibiting municipalities from limiting persons' rights to possess certain weapons
Description: Prohibiting municipalities from limiting persons' rights to possess certain weapons
Last Action: Chapter 64, Acts, Regular Session, 2020
Last Action Date: April 14, 2020
Title: Correcting code references in regard to persons exempted from prohibitions against carrying concealed weapons
Description: Correcting code references in regard to persons exempted from prohibitions against carrying concealed weapons
Last Action: To Judiciary
Last Action Date: January 9, 2019
Title: Exempting certain veterans from concealed weapons license fees
Description: Exempting certain veterans from concealed weapons license fees
Last Action: To House Judiciary
Last Action Date: January 31, 2019
Title: Exempting certain veterans from carry concealed permit fees
Description: Exempting certain veterans from carry concealed permit fees
Last Action: To Military
Last Action Date: January 9, 2020
Title: Exempting firearm safe storage products from consumers sales tax
Description: Exempting firearm safe storage products from consumers sales tax
Last Action: To Finance
Last Action Date: January 9, 2020
Title: Providing certain persons be allowed to carry pepper spray in State Capitol Complex
Description: Providing certain persons be allowed to carry pepper spray in State Capitol Complex
Last Action: To Judiciary
Last Action Date: January 10, 2020
Title: Creating tax credit for persons who successfully complete firearms safety course
Description: Creating tax credit for persons who successfully complete firearms safety course
Last Action: To Judiciary
Last Action Date: January 10, 2020
Title: Exempting pepper spray from dangerous weapons
Description: Exempting pepper spray from dangerous weapons
Last Action: To Judiciary
Last Action Date: January 17, 2019
Title: Allowing certain persons carry pepper spray in State Capitol Complex
Description: Allowing certain persons carry pepper spray in State Capitol Complex
Last Action: To House Judiciary
Last Action Date: February 15, 2019
Title: Removing authority of municipalities to restrict firearm possession
Description: Removing authority of municipalities to restrict firearm possession
Last Action: To Judiciary
Last Action Date: January 21, 2019
Title: Relating to higher education campus police officers
Description: Relating to higher education campus police officers
Last Action: Chapter 134, Acts, Regular Session, 2019
Last Action Date: April 16, 2019
Title: Prohibiting county airport authorities to regulate possession or carrying of firearm
Description: Prohibiting county airport authorities to regulate possession or carrying of firearm
Last Action: To Judiciary
Last Action Date: January 15, 2020
Title: Eliminating permit requirement for storing concealed handgun in vehicle on school property for persons over 21
Description: Eliminating permit requirement for storing concealed handgun in vehicle on school property for persons over 21
Last Action: To House Judiciary
Last Action Date: February 7, 2020
Title: Eliminating restriction to carry firearm on State Capitol Complex grounds
Description: Eliminating restriction to carry firearm on State Capitol Complex grounds
Last Action: To Judiciary
Last Action Date: January 15, 2020
Title: Authorizing certain officers carry firearm in official duties
Description: Authorizing certain officers carry firearm in official duties
Last Action: To Judiciary
Last Action Date: February 5, 2019
Title: Clarifying county airports may not prohibit carrying or possessing of firearms by those allowed to by law
Description: Clarifying county airports may not prohibit carrying or possessing of firearms by those allowed to by law
Last Action: To Judiciary
Last Action Date: January 20, 2020
Title: Permitting WV Board of Medicine investigators carry concealed weapon
Description: Permitting WV Board of Medicine investigators carry concealed weapon
Last Action: To Judiciary
Last Action Date: February 11, 2019
Title: Campus Self Defense Act
Description: Campus Self Defense Act
Last Action: To Judiciary
Last Action Date: February 7, 2020
Title: Preserving and protecting right to keep and bear arms
Description: Preserving and protecting right to keep and bear arms
Last Action: To Judiciary
Last Action Date: February 13, 2020
