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WV SB30

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/10/2026

Primary Sponsor

Chris Rose

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Lowers the minimum age for carrying a concealed deadly weapon without a permit from 21 years old to 18 years old in West Virginia

  • Removes the existing list of exemptions that previously allowed 18-20 year olds to carry only in specific circumstances (on their own premises, while hunting, at target practice, or as law enforcement/military members)

  • Maintains all existing prohibitions on firearm possession, including for convicted felons, those with domestic violence convictions, persons adjudicated mentally incompetent, and illegal aliens

  • Penalties for unlawful concealed carry by those under 18 remain unchanged: first offense is a misdemeanor with fines of $100-$1,000 and up to 12 months jail; subsequent offenses are felonies with 1-5 years imprisonment and $1,000-$5,000 fines

Legislative Description

Allowing 18 to 20-year-olds to carry concealed weapon without permit

Public Safety

Last Action

To House Judiciary

2/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/12/2026
Judiciary1/14/2026

Full Bill Text

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