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WV HB4445
WV HB4445Relating to sales and service tax exemption for small arms and small arms accessories
summary
Introduced
01/16/2026
01/16/2026
In Committee
01/16/2026
01/16/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
The purpose of this bill is to reduce the cost of exercising the 2nd Amendment constitutional right.
AI Summary
This bill exempts the sale of small arms, which are defined as portable firearms like rifles, shotguns, pistols, and revolvers with specific caliber and gauge limitations, along with their ammunition, shooting accessories such as targets, optics, and reloading equipment, and cases or storage devices designed to protect or transport them, from West Virginia's sales and service taxes. Additionally, shooting sports events, encompassing both spectator and participatory activities involving small arms at shooting ranges, are also made exempt from these taxes, aiming to reduce the financial burden associated with exercising Second Amendment rights.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (9)
Rick Hillenbrand (R)*,
Dana Ferrell (R),
Mike Hite (R),
Chuck Horst (R),
Phil Mallow (R),
Ian Masters (R),
Bill Ridenour (R),
Chuck Sheedy (R),
Gregory Watt (R),
Last Action
To House Finance (on 01/16/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4445&year=2026&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill |
| Fiscal Note - Tax & Revenue Department, WV State | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Fiscalnotes/FN(2)/fnsubmit_recordview1.cfm?RecordID=955021270 |
| BillText | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=hb4445%20intr.htm&yr=2026&sesstype=RS&i=4445 |
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