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WV SB33
WV SB33Permitting certain state legislators to carry concealed handguns while on Capitol grounds
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Introduced
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
In Committee
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
The purpose of this bill is to require legislators and staff who hold a current concealed carry permit to register with the Capitol Police an intent to carry concealed firearms within the Capitol buildings.
AI Summary
This bill amends West Virginia law to allow certain state legislators and their staff to carry concealed handguns within the Capitol buildings, provided they meet specific requirements. Specifically, any legislator or staff member who currently holds a concealed carry permit must register with the Capitol Police and submit a signed letter of intent to carry a concealed firearm inside the Capitol. Once this registration is completed, they are permitted to carry concealed firearms within the Capitol buildings, which is an exception to the general prohibition against bringing deadly weapons onto the State Capitol Complex, with existing exceptions for firearms locked out of view in vehicles.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
To Judiciary (on 01/14/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=33&year=2026&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill |
| BillText | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=sb33%20intr.htm&yr=2026&sesstype=RS&i=33 |
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