West Virginia HB4190 aims to automatically restore civil rights for certain nonviolent first offenders.
West Virginia HB4190 amends the state code to automatically restore civil rights for certain nonviolent first offenders. This includes the right to serve on a jury and possess firearms for those convicted of specific misdemeanors or nonviolent felonies. The bill excludes individuals convicted of certain violent crimes or those with ongoing restrictions from domestic violence protective orders. It also mandates the Attorney General to publish guidance on concealed deadly weapon laws and the restoration of rights by January 1, 2027.
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