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Introduced
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
In Committee
02/18/2026
02/18/2026
Crossed Over
02/17/2026
02/17/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
A BILL to amend and reenact §61-7-6, §61-7-7, and §61-7-8 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended; and to repeal §61-7-3, relating to recognizing the right of persons 18 to 20 years old to carry a concealed deadly weapon without first obtaining a license; repealing the crime of carrying a deadly weapon without a license for person under 21 years of age; repealing the exceptions to prohibitions for persons 18 to 20 years old carrying concealed handguns; clarifying that certain persons 18 years of age or older have the right to carry concealed deadly weapons without first obtaining a license; clarifying that a minor unlawfully carrying a deadly weapon may be adjudicated delinquent as if he or she committed a violation of §61-7-7(a); clarifying and creating certain acts of delinquency; and making technical corrections.
AI Summary
This bill, titled "Allowing constitutional carry for 18- to 20-year-olds," proposes to amend West Virginia law to permit individuals aged 18 to 20 to carry a concealed deadly weapon without needing to obtain a license. It repeals existing provisions that criminalized carrying a deadly weapon without a license for those under 21 and removes specific exceptions previously applied to 18- to 20-year-olds carrying concealed handguns. The bill clarifies that individuals 18 and older who are not otherwise prohibited from possessing firearms now have the right to carry concealed deadly weapons without a license, and it also makes technical corrections and clarifies that a minor unlawfully carrying a deadly weapon can be adjudicated delinquent as if they committed a violation of a specific section of the law related to prohibited firearm possession.
Committee Categories
Justice, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (11)
Chuck Horst (R)*,
Eric Brooks (R),
Mark Dean (R),
Josh Holstein (R),
Laura Kimble (R),
Phil Mallow (R),
Robbie Martin (R),
Ian Masters (R),
Chris Phillips (R),
Bill Ridenour (R),
Bryan Ward (R),
Last Action
To Judiciary (on 02/18/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4106&year=2026&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill |
| BillText | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=hb4106%20eng.htm&yr=2026&sesstype=RS&i=4106 |
| hb4106 hfa hornbuckle 2-16 | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/legisdocs/chamber/2026/RS/floor_amends/hb4106%20hfa%20hornbuckle%202-16.htm |
| hb4106 hfa hornbuckle 2-16 revised rejected | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/legisdocs/chamber/2026/RS/floor_amends/hb4106%20hfa%20hornbuckle%202-16%20revised%20rejected.htm |
| hb4106 hfa hornbuckle 2-16 revised | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/legisdocs/chamber/2026/RS/floor_amends/hb4106%20hfa%20hornbuckle%202-16%20revised.htm |
| BillText | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=hb4106%20intr.htm&yr=2026&sesstype=RS&i=4106 |
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