SB33

Permitting certain state legislators to carry concealed handguns while on Capitol grounds

Introduced·1/14/26
Intr Text

West Virginia SB33 allows state legislators and staff with concealed carry permits to carry firearms within Capitol buildings.

West Virginia SB33 amends the Code of West Virginia to require legislators and staff with concealed carry permits to register with Capitol Police and file a letter of intent to carry concealed firearms within Capitol buildings. Once registered, they may carry concealed firearms within the buildings. The bill also prohibits bringing deadly weapons onto the Capitol Complex, except for those lawfully possessing firearms in locked vehicles.

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History

Jan 14

Senate

Filed for introduction

Jan 14

Senate

To Judiciary

Jan 14

Senate

Introduced in Senate