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WV HB4678
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/21/2026
Primary Sponsor
Chris Anders
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AI Summary
- Lowers the age for permitless concealed carry of deadly weapons from 21 to 18 years old in West Virginia
- Persons under 18 carrying concealed weapons without a license face misdemeanor charges (first offense: $100-$1,000 fine, up to 12 months jail) or felony charges for repeat offenses (1-5 years imprisonment, $1,000-$5,000 fine)
- Removes existing exemptions that previously allowed 18-20 year olds to carry concealed weapons only in specific circumstances (on own premises, while hunting, at target practice, or as law enforcement/military)
- Maintains all existing prohibitions on firearm possession for felons, those addicted to alcohol or controlled substances, persons involuntarily committed to mental institutions, and those subject to domestic violence protective orders
- Introduced January 21, 2026 by Delegates Anders, White, Foggin, Kimble, Brooks, Bell, Dillon, and Funkhouser; referred to House Judiciary Committee
Legislative Description
Relating to Constitutional Carry
Public Safety
Last Action
To House Judiciary
1/21/2026
Committee Referrals
Judiciary1/21/2026
Full Bill Text
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