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WV HB3325

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/12/2025

Primary Sponsor

Kayla Young

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Origin

House of Delegates

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires firearm owners to store loaded firearms in a securely locked box, secure location, or with a trigger lock when a minor (under age 16) is likely to gain access, unless the firearm is carried on their body or within immediate reach

  • Creates a misdemeanor offense for failing to safely store firearms, punishable by a fine of $50 to $500, up to one year in jail, or both

  • Establishes a separate misdemeanor when improper storage results in a minor accessing the firearm and exhibiting it in a public place or in a rude, careless, angry, or threatening manner, punishable by up to $500 fine, up to one year in jail, or both

  • Provides an exception if the minor obtains the firearm through an unlawful entry by any person

Legislative Description

Safe Storage of firearms

Public Safety

Last Action

To House Judiciary

3/12/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/12/2025

Full Bill Text

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