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WV SB948

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/16/2026

Primary Sponsor

Mark Maynard

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Permits individuals licensed to carry concealed deadly weapons to carry firearms inside West Virginia State Capitol Complex buildings, requiring license presentation upon entry if requested

  • Prohibits concealed deadly weapons in the Governor's office and Supreme Court chambers, including the entire third and fourth floors of the East wing

  • Authorizes the State Senate and House of Delegates to establish their own weapons rules for their respective chamber floors and galleries

  • Allows lawful carrying of deadly weapons, firearms, and pepper spray of any size on sidewalks and streets directly bordering the Capitol Complex grounds

  • Maintains the existing prohibition on bringing deadly weapons into Capitol buildings for those without concealed carry licenses, while still permitting firearms to be stored in locked vehicles out of normal view

Legislative Description

Allowing firearms on Capitol Complex with exceptions

Crime

Last Action

To Judiciary

2/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/16/2026

Full Bill Text

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