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WV SB850
Bill
AI Summary
- Declares all federal laws, executive orders, regulations, and court orders that restrict intrastate firearm sales, transfers, or possession to be "null and invalid" in West Virginia
- Prohibits state and local officials from enforcing federal firearms laws and regulations, including those from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF)
- Establishes civil liability of $50,000 per occurrence against any federal agent or entity that enforces federal gun laws against West Virginia citizens, with the employer responsible for penalties and attorney's fees
- Requires the Attorney General to defend West Virginia citizens prosecuted under federal firearms laws and to file civil litigation against federal agencies violating the act
- Creates criminal penalties for federal agents who violate the act, including fines up to $1,000 and up to one year incarceration, with sovereign immunity explicitly rejected as a defense
Legislative Description
Creating Second Amendment Preservation Act
Consumer Protection
Last Action
To Judiciary
2/9/2026
Committee Referrals
Judiciary2/9/2026
Full Bill Text
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