Bill > HB2629

This bill removes sales tax on gun safes and certain firearm safety devices by adding a new exemption (item 51) to the existing list of sales tax exemptions in West Virginia law. Specifically, the bill exempts sales of tangible personal property designed to safely store firearms, including safes and trigger locks, from the state consumer sales tax. The exemption will become effective on July 1, 2025, and will apply to sales made on or after that date. By eliminating the sales tax on these safety-related items, the bill aims to make firearm storage devices more affordable and potentially encourage safer firearm storage practices among gun owners. The change is relatively straightforward, adding one line to the existing comprehensive list of sales tax exemptions in the state's tax code.

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