HB5371

Relating to allowing the carry of firearms on Capitol grounds and in buildings, with exceptions

Introduced·2/9/26
Intr Text

West Virginia HB5371 allows the carry of firearms on Capitol grounds and in buildings, with exceptions.

West Virginia HB5371 permits the carry of firearms on Capitol grounds and in buildings, with certain exceptions. Licensed individuals can carry concealed deadly weapons in Capitol buildings, but not in the Governor's office or the Supreme Court chambers. Carrying pepper spray is prohibited on the third and fourth floors of the East wing. The State Senate and House of Delegates can develop weapons rules for their chambers. Defacing or obstructing access in the Capitol Complex is unlawful.

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History

Feb 9

House

Filed for introduction

Feb 9

House

To Judiciary

Feb 9

House

Introduced in House