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WV SB747

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/5/2026

Primary Sponsor

Mark Maynard

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends West Virginia Code §61-6-19 to permit lawful carrying of deadly weapons, firearms, and pepper spray on sidewalks and streets directly bordering and surrounding the State Capitol Complex grounds
  • Current law prohibits bringing deadly weapons onto the State Capitol Complex, with an exception only for firearms locked and out of view in vehicles
  • Removes the one-ounce limit on pepper spray containers for areas on the bordering sidewalks and streets
  • Maintains existing restrictions on carrying weapons within the State Capitol Complex itself
  • Introduced February 5, 2026 by Senator M. Maynard and referred to the Government Organization and Judiciary Committees

Legislative Description

Eliminating restriction to carry firearm on State Capitol Complex grounds

Crime

Last Action

To Government Organization

2/5/2026

Committee Referrals

Government Organization2/5/2026

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