Bill > HB4921

This bill establishes a new misdemeanor offense in West Virginia, making it illegal for federal officials, agents, or employees to try and enforce any federal decree or writ within the state that has not been specifically approved by Congress or issued through proper legal procedures, often referred to as "due process of law." This means that federal actions attempting to enforce laws or orders that haven't gone through the standard legislative or judicial approval process could be considered a crime. The bill also explicitly prohibits the federal government from commandeering state or local law enforcement in West Virginia for the purpose of enforcing federal firearms laws. The Attorney General of West Virginia is designated as the official responsible for enforcing these new provisions, and penalties for violations include fines of up to $500 or jail time of up to one year and a day, or both. This legislation is presented as a way to protect the Second Amendment rights of West Virginians by limiting federal overreach.

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