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WV HB4974
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/29/2026
Primary Sponsor
Ian Masters
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AI Summary
- Allows individuals who had their firearm rights restored in another state to petition a West Virginia circuit court for recognition of that restoration within the state
- Applies to persons previously prohibited from possessing firearms due to criminal convictions who obtained unconditional restoration of gun rights through another state's legal process
- Adds this provision to existing law that already permits firearm rights restoration for those who receive expungements, set-asides, or unconditional pardons
- Maintains current prohibitions on firearm possession for felons, domestic violence offenders, those with mental health adjudications, illegal aliens, and others specified under state and federal law
Legislative Description
Relating generally to persons porhibited from possessing firearms.
Crime
Last Action
To House Judiciary
1/29/2026
Committee Referrals
Judiciary1/29/2026
Full Bill Text
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