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37 total bills, 0 anti-gun bills,
10 pro-gun bills for this session
Proposed West Virginia Firearm Legislation

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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.

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HB2159

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 12, 2022

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HB2216

Title: Right to keep and bear arms

Description: Right to keep and bear arms

Last Action: To House Judiciary

Last Action Date: January 12, 2022

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HB2259

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 12, 2022

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HB2364

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: February 18, 2022

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HB2729

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: January 12, 2022

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HB2828

Title: Firearm Protection Act

Description: Firearm Protection Act

Last Action: To House Judiciary

Last Action Date: January 12, 2022

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HB2866

Title: Establishing the Municipal Home Rule Program

Description: Establishing the Municipal Home Rule Program

Last Action: To House Government Organization

Last Action Date: January 12, 2022

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HB2919

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: January 12, 2022

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HB2977

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: January 12, 2022

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HB2978

Title: Gun carry allowed on college campuses

Description: Gun carry allowed on college campuses

Last Action: To House Education

Last Action Date: January 12, 2022

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HB3000

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: January 12, 2022

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HB3022

Title: The Campus Self Defense Act

Description: The Campus Self Defense Act

Last Action: To House Education

Last Action Date: January 12, 2022

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HB4014

Title: Allowing the concealed carry of firearms on and in Capitol grounds

Description: Allowing the concealed carry of firearms on and in Capitol grounds

Last Action: To House Judiciary

Last Action Date: January 24, 2022

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HB4017

Title: Provide clarification around municipal taxation and the board’s responsibilities around reviewing home rule municipalities

Description: Provide clarification around municipal taxation and the board’s responsibilities around reviewing home rule municipalities

Last Action: To House Government Organization

Last Action Date: January 24, 2022

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HB4038

Title: To allow those who are 18-20 years old to carry a deadly weapon concealed without a permit, as is allowed for those who are 21 or older

Description: To allow those who are 18-20 years old to carry a deadly weapon concealed without a permit, as is allowed for those who are 21 or older

Last Action: To House Judiciary

Last Action Date: January 12, 2022

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HB4048

Title: WV Keep, Bear and Drive with Arms Act

Description: WV Keep, Bear and Drive with Arms Act

Last Action: Chapter 286, Acts, Regular Session, 2022

Last Action Date: April 19, 2022

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HB4052

Title: Relating to Off Duty LEO and LEOSA Exemptions

Description: Relating to Off Duty LEO and LEOSA Exemptions

Last Action: To House Judiciary

Last Action Date: January 12, 2022

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HB4065

Title: Allowing the Division of Natural Resources to teach hunter’s safety courses in school

Description: Allowing the Division of Natural Resources to teach hunter’s safety courses in school

Last Action: Chapter 102, Acts, Regular Session, 2022

Last Action Date: April 19, 2022

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HB4086

Title: Updating the definition of ammunition relating to carry concealed weapons

Description: Updating the definition of ammunition relating to carry concealed weapons

Last Action: To House Judiciary

Last Action Date: January 14, 2022

this is an pro-gun bill

HB4163

Title: Authorizing the State Tax Department to promulgate a legislative rule relating to West Virginia Tax Credit for Federal Excise Tax Imposed upon Small Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers

Description: Authorizing the State Tax Department to promulgate a legislative rule relating to West Virginia Tax Credit for Federal Excise Tax Imposed upon Small Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers

Last Action: To House Government Organization

Last Action Date: February 8, 2022

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HB4441

Title: Creating a Class M air rifle stamp

Description: The purpose of this bill is to create a Class M air rifle stamp which permits a hunter to hunt big game with an air rifle, as otherwise permitted by law.

Last Action: Communicated to Senate

Last Action Date: March 11, 2022

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HB4555

Title: To modify laws relating to carrying and storing a handgun or handgun ammunition by a hotel guest

Description: To modify laws relating to carrying and storing a handgun or handgun ammunition by a hotel guest

Last Action: To House Judiciary

Last Action Date: February 3, 2022

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HB4616

Title: Remove sales tax on gun safes and certain firearm safety devices

Description: Remove sales tax on gun safes and certain firearm safety devices

Last Action: To Finance

Last Action Date: March 2, 2022

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SJR1

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 12, 2022

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SB52

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: January 12, 2022

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SB87

Title: Creating Campus Self Defense Act

Description: Creating Campus Self Defense Act

Last Action: To Judiciary

Last Action Date: January 12, 2022

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SB149

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 12, 2022

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SB155

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: January 12, 2022

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SB189

Title: Prohibiting insurance discrimination against firearms manufacturers

Description: Prohibiting insurance discrimination against firearms manufacturers

Last Action: To Judiciary

Last Action Date: January 12, 2022

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SB190

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: January 12, 2022

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SB215

Title: Creating tax credit for individuals who purchase firearm safety equipment

Description: Creating tax credit for individuals who purchase firearm safety equipment

Last Action: To Finance

Last Action Date: January 12, 2022

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SB266

Title: Adding definition of “ammunition” for purposes of obtaining state license to carry concealed deadly weapon

Description: Adding definition of “ammunition” for purposes of obtaining state license to carry concealed deadly weapon

Last Action: To House Judiciary

Last Action Date: March 3, 2022

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SB324

Title: Tax Department rule relating to WV tax credit for federal excise tax imposed upon small arms and ammunition manufacturers

Description: Tax Department rule relating to WV tax credit for federal excise tax imposed upon small arms and ammunition manufacturers

Last Action: Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 312

Last Action Date: February 7, 2022

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SB427

Title: Permitting WV Board of Medicine investigators to carry concealed weapon

Description: Permitting WV Board of Medicine investigators to carry concealed weapon

Last Action: Chapter 199, Acts, Regular Session, 2022

Last Action Date: April 20, 2022

this is an pro-gun bill

SB469

Title: Clarifying persons may lawfully possess loaded rifles and shotguns in vehicles in certain instances

Description: Clarifying persons may lawfully possess loaded rifles and shotguns in vehicles in certain instances

Last Action: To Judiciary

Last Action Date: January 24, 2022

this is an pro-gun bill

SB555

Title: Relating to financial institutions engaged in boycotts of firearms companies

Description: Relating to financial institutions engaged in boycotts of firearms companies

Last Action: To Judiciary

Last Action Date: February 2, 2022

this is an pro-gun bill

SB655

Title: Authorizing tactical medical professional to carry firearm with specific training requirements

Description: Authorizing tactical medical professional to carry firearm with specific training requirements

Last Action: To House Judiciary

Last Action Date: March 3, 2022

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