West Virginia HB4169 modifies mental health examination requirements for regaining firearm possession rights.

West Virginia HB4169 amends the process for individuals previously prohibited from possessing firearms due to mental health adjudications or commitments to petition for reinstatement of firearm rights. The bill specifies that petitioners must include details of prior mental health treatment and authorize the release of mental health records. The court must consider the petitioner's mental health and criminal history records, character evidence, and the public interest in deciding whether to restore firearm rights. If the court denies the petition, the petitioner may appeal.

West Virginia HB4169 modifies mental health examination requirements for regaining firearm possession rights.

West Virginia HB4169 amends the process for individuals previously prohibited from possessing firearms due to mental health adjudications or commitments to petition for reinstatement of firearm rights. The bill specifies that petitioners must include details of prior mental health treatment and authorize the release of mental health records. The court must consider the petitioner's mental health and criminal history records, character evidence, and the public interest in deciding whether to restore firearm rights. If the court denies the petition, the petitioner may appeal.