S.J.Res.2

Protection of the Right to Bear Arms Amendment

Introduced·1/14/26
Intr Text

Proposed amendment to West Virginia Constitution to protect the right to keep and bear arms.

This bill proposes an amendment to the West Virginia Constitution to prohibit any state or local government from restricting the right to keep and bear arms. The amendment aims to ensure that no agent, agency, municipality, county, or political subdivision can impose restrictions based on locality, ammunition capacity, caliber, modification, accessory, decibel, method of carry, or any other means. The amendment will be submitted to voters in the 2026 general election for ratification.

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History

Jan 14

Senate

Filed for introduction

Jan 14

Senate

To Judiciary then Finance

Jan 14

Senate

Introduced in Senate