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WV HB4370

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/15/2026

Primary Sponsor

Doug Smith

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Permits individuals licensed to carry a concealed handgun under West Virginia law to carry on Capitol grounds and inside the Capitol building
  • Requires persons carrying concealed handguns in the Capitol building to show their permit and firearm upon entry if requested
  • Prohibits concealed carry in the Governor's office and Supreme Court chambers, including the entire third and fourth floors of the East wing
  • Authorizes the State Senate and House of Delegates to establish their own firearms rules for the gallery and floor of their respective chambers
  • Maintains existing prohibition on open carry of deadly weapons on the State Capitol Complex while allowing concealed carry for permit holders

Legislative Description

Allowing the concealed carry of firearms on and in Capitol grounds

Crime

Last Action

To House Judiciary

1/15/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/15/2026

Full Bill Text

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