HB4106

Allowing constitutional carry for 18- to 20-year-olds

Complete·3/14/26

West Virginia HB4106 allows 18- to 20-year-olds to carry concealed deadly weapons without a license.

West Virginia HB4106 amends the state code to allow individuals aged 18 to 20 to carry concealed deadly weapons without first obtaining a license. The bill repeals the crime of carrying a deadly weapon without a license for those under 21 years of age and removes exceptions for 18- to 20-year-olds carrying concealed handguns. It clarifies that certain individuals aged 18 or older have the right to carry concealed deadly weapons without a license. The bill also makes technical corrections and clarifies that a minor unlawfully carrying a deadly weapon may be adjudicated delinquent.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

31 Yea

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3 Nay

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Calendar

Mar 11

12:00 AM

Senate Judiciary Committee Meeting

Feb 11

9:00 AM

Standing Committee on the Judiciary Meeting

History

Apr 1

House

Approved by Governor 4/1/2026

Mar 25

House

To Governor 3/25/2026

Mar 14

House

House received Senate message