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WV HB4685

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/21/2026

Primary Sponsor

Chris Anders

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Allows individuals licensed to carry a concealed handgun to do so on Capitol grounds and inside the Capitol building in West Virginia
  • Requires permit holders to show their permit and handgun upon entry to the Capitol building 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 develop their own firearms rules for their respective chamber galleries and floors
  • Maintains the existing prohibition on open carry of deadly weapons at the State Capitol Complex

Legislative Description

Relating to Capitol Carry

Public Safety

Last Action

To House Judiciary

1/21/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/21/2026

Full Bill Text

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