SB478

Second Amendment Reaffirmation and Protection Act

Chamber Passed·2/12/26

Second Amendment Reaffirmation and Protection Act ensures West Virginians' firearm rights are restored when federal restrictions are repealed or.

The Second Amendment Reaffirmation and Protection Act ensures that when federal firearm restrictions are repealed or nullified, West Virginia law automatically restores full Second Amendment rights. State agencies and political subdivisions are barred from enacting or enforcing any law, rule, or regulation that imposes similar restrictions. Individuals and businesses with Federal Firearms Licenses and manufacturers retain their full right to produce, sell, or possess firearms or accessories no longer restricted under federal law.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 34–0 · Feb 12
Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

0
8
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

34 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Feb 4

3:00 PM

Senate Judiciary Committee Meeting

Feb 3

3:00 PM

Senate Judiciary Committee Meeting

History

Feb 13

House

House received Senate message

Feb 13

House

Introduced in House

Feb 13

House

To Judiciary