HB4190

Relating to the restoration of civil rights

Introduced·1/14/26
Intr Text

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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History

Jan 14

House

Filed for introduction

Jan 14

House

To Judiciary

Jan 14

House

Introduced in House