46 total bills, 0 anti-gun bills,
36 pro-gun bills for this session
Proposed West Virginia Firearm Legislation
46 total bills, 0 anti-gun bills,
36 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: Make WV a sanctuary state for the U.S. Constitution
Description: Make WV a sanctuary state for the U.S. Constitution
Last Action: To House Judiciary
Last Action Date: March 11, 2021
Title: Clarifying the manner in which an application fee is to be paid for a West Virginia resident to a obtain state license to carry a concealed deadly weapon
Description: Clarifying the manner in which an application fee is to be paid for a West Virginia resident to a obtain state license to carry a concealed deadly weapon
Last Action: On 3rd reading, House Calendar
Last Action Date: October 20, 2021
Title: Rewriting the Criminal Code
Description: Rewriting the Criminal Code
Last Action: To House Judiciary
Last Action Date: April 8, 2021
Title: Exempting sales of small arms and small arms ammunition from state sales and use taxes
Description: The purpose of this bill is to exempt sales of small arms and small arms ammunition from state sales and use tax.
Last Action: To House Finance
Last Action Date: February 10, 2021
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: February 10, 2021
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: February 10, 2021
Title: West Virginia Firearms Freedom Act
Description: West Virginia Firearms Freedom Act
Last Action: To House Judiciary
Last Action Date: February 10, 2021
Title: Right to keep and bear arms
Description: Right to keep and bear arms
Last Action: To House Judiciary
Last Action Date: February 10, 2021
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: February 10, 2021
Title: Eliminate the restriction to carry a firearm on the state capitol complex grounds.
Description: Eliminate the restriction to carry a firearm on the state capitol complex grounds.
Last Action: To House Judiciary
Last Action Date: February 10, 2021
Title: Permit teachers in K-12 schools be authorized to carry concealed firearms as a designated school protection officer
Description: Permit teachers in K-12 schools be authorized to carry concealed firearms as a designated school protection officer
Last Action: To House Judiciary
Last Action Date: March 17, 2021
Title: Tax reduction for arms and ammo manufacturing
Description: The purpose of this bill is to stimulate economic growth in manufacturing industries by amending the definition of manufacturing for purposes of special method for appraising qualified capital additions to manufacturing facilities for property tax purposes; by amending the formula for calculating credit allowed for manufacturing investment to include small arms ammunition manufacturing and small arms, ordinance and ordinance accessories manufacturing; by creating the West Virginia Tax Credit For Federal Excise Tax Imposed Upon Small Arms And Ammunition Manufacturers and providing for its administration and enforcement of the tax credit; and by exempting sales of small arms and small arms ammunition from state sales and use tax.
Last Action: Chapter 260, Acts, Regular Session, 2021
Last Action Date: May 20, 2021
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: February 16, 2021
Title: Create the 2nd Amendment Preservation Act
Description: Create the 2nd Amendment Preservation Act
Last Action: Chapter 277, Acts, Regular Session, 2021
Last Action Date: May 20, 2021
Title: Permit elected officials to carry firearms in the Capitol
Description: Permit elected officials to carry firearms in the Capitol
Last Action: To House Judiciary
Last Action Date: February 24, 2021
Title: Provide a sales tax exemption for firearms and firearm ammunition for WV residents
Description: Provide a sales tax exemption for firearms and firearm ammunition for WV residents
Last Action: To House Finance
Last Action Date: February 24, 2021
Title: Make WV a 2nd Amendment Sanctuary State
Description: Make WV a 2nd Amendment Sanctuary State
Last Action: To House Judiciary
Last Action Date: February 24, 2021
Title: Permit out of state residents to obtain West Virginia concealed carry permits
Description: Permit out of state residents to obtain West Virginia concealed carry permits
Last Action: Chapter 278, Acts, Regular Session, 2021
Last Action Date: May 20, 2021
Title: Firearm Protection Act
Description: Firearm Protection Act
Last Action: To House Judiciary
Last Action Date: March 2, 2021
Title: Establishing the Municipal Home Rule Program
Description: Establishing the Municipal Home Rule Program
Last Action: To House Government Organization
Last Action Date: March 3, 2021
Title: Protect privacy of those who store firearms in WV
Description: Protect privacy of those who store firearms in WV
Last Action: To House Judiciary
Last Action Date: March 5, 2021
Title: Second Amendment Sanctuary Act
Description: Second Amendment Sanctuary Act
Last Action: To House Judiciary
Last Action Date: March 5, 2021
Title: Allow guns to be carried on capitol grounds
Description: Allow guns to be carried on capitol grounds
Last Action: To House Judiciary
Last Action Date: March 8, 2021
Title: Gun carry allowed on college campuses
Description: Gun carry allowed on college campuses
Last Action: To House Education
Last Action Date: March 8, 2021
Title: To allow circuit court judges with at least six years of service to conceal carry if they so desire
Description: To allow circuit court judges with at least six years of service to conceal carry if they so desire
Last Action: To House Judiciary
Last Action Date: March 9, 2021
Title: The Campus Self Defense Act
Description: The Campus Self Defense Act
Last Action: To House Education
Last Action Date: March 9, 2021
Title: Make WV a Second Amendment Sanctuary State
Description: Make WV a Second Amendment Sanctuary State
Last Action: To House Judiciary
Last Action Date: March 10, 2021
Title: Protection of the Right to Bear Arms Amendment
Description: The purpose of this resolution is to amend the State Constitution to prohibit the state, counties, municipalities, or other political subdivisions of the state from restricting the right to keep and bear arms.
Last Action: To House Judiciary
Last Action Date: April 1, 2021
Title: Relating to castle doctrine and self-defense standards
Description: The purpose of this bill is to codify the “castle doctrine” and make clear the self-defense standards applied in criminal cases.
Last Action: To Judiciary
Last Action Date: February 10, 2021
Title: Urging Congress and President to protect Second Amendment of US Constitution
Description: Urging Congress and President to protect Second Amendment of US Constitution
Last Action: To House Judiciary
Last Action Date: March 25, 2021
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: February 10, 2021
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 Finance
Last Action Date: February 11, 2021
Title: Prohibiting insurance discrimination against firearms manufacturers
Description: Prohibiting insurance discrimination against firearms manufacturers
Last Action: To Judiciary
Last Action Date: February 12, 2021
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: February 13, 2021
Title: Creating Second Amendment Preservation Act
Description: The purpose of this bill is to create the “Second Amendment Preservation Act”.
Last Action: To Judiciary
Last Action Date: February 18, 2021
Title: WV Firearms Protection Act
Description: The purpose of this bill is to establish the West Virginia Firearms Protection Act.
Last Action: To Judiciary
Last Action Date: February 19, 2021
Title: Redefining "firearm" to match federal code
Description: Redefining "firearm" to match federal code
Last Action: Chapter 275, Acts, Regular Session, 2021
Last Action Date: May 24, 2021
Title: Relating to possession of firearms by individuals during declared state of emergency
Description: Relating to possession of firearms by individuals during declared state of emergency
Last Action: To Judiciary
Last Action Date: February 25, 2021
Title: Relating to possession of firearms by individuals during state of emergency
Description: Relating to possession of firearms by individuals during state of emergency
Last Action: Chapter 276, Acts, Regular Session, 2021
Last Action Date: May 24, 2021
Title: Relating to use or presentation of firearm during commission of felony
Description: Relating to use or presentation of firearm during commission of felony
Last Action: Communicated to House
Last Action Date: April 10, 2021
Title: Creating Campus Self-Defense Act
Description: Creating Campus Self-Defense Act
Last Action: To Judiciary
Last Action Date: March 5, 2021
Title: Creating tax credit for individuals who complete firearms safety course
Description: Creating tax credit for individuals who complete firearms safety course
Last Action: To Finance
Last Action Date: March 5, 2021
Title: Prohibiting county airport authorities from adopting rules prohibiting possession of firearms in public areas
Description: Prohibiting county airport authorities from adopting rules prohibiting possession of firearms in public areas
Last Action: To Judiciary
Last Action Date: March 11, 2021
Title: Declaring sale and manufacture of firearms an essential business during declared emergency
Description: Declaring sale and manufacture of firearms an essential business during declared emergency
Last Action: To Judiciary
Last Action Date: March 11, 2021
Title: Permitting concealed carry in certain areas on State Capitol Complex
Description: Permitting concealed carry in certain areas on State Capitol Complex
Last Action: To Judiciary
Last Action Date: March 17, 2021
Title: Relating to application fees for license to carry concealed deadly weapon
Description: Relating to application fees for license to carry concealed deadly weapon
Last Action: Chapter 40, Acts, 3rd Extraordinary Session, 2021
Last Action Date: November 3, 2021
