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WV HB5371
Bill
Status
2/9/2026
Primary Sponsor
Dean Jeffries
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AI Summary
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Allows individuals with a concealed carry license under §61-7-4 to carry concealed deadly weapons inside State Capitol Complex buildings, with license shown upon entry if requested
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Prohibits concealed deadly weapons in the Governor's office and Supreme Court chambers, including the entire third and fourth floors of the East wing
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Grants the State Senate and House of Delegates authority to establish their own weapons rules for their respective chamber floors and galleries
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Permits lawful carrying of deadly weapons, firearms, and pepper spray of any size on sidewalks and streets directly bordering the Capitol Complex grounds
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Maintains existing prohibition on bringing deadly weapons into Capitol buildings for those without concealed carry licenses, while allowing firearms to remain locked and out of view in vehicles on the complex
Legislative Description
Relating to allowing the carry of firearms on Capitol grounds and in buildings, with exceptions
Public Safety
Last Action
To House Judiciary
2/9/2026