2025 Regular Session • West Virginia Legislature
SB445: Permitting state legislators to carry concealed handguns while on Capitol grounds
Legislative Summary
The purpose of this bill is to require legislators and staff who hold a current concealed carry permit to register with the Capitol Police an intent to carry concealed firearms within the Capitol buildings.
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Bill History
2/13/2025
Filed for introduction
Senate
2/13/2025
To Judiciary
Senate
2/13/2025
Introduced in Senate
Senate
2/13/2025
To Judiciary
Senate
Status Information
Current Status
Introduced(2/13/2025)
Chamber
Senate
Committee
Judiciary(Senate)
Sponsors
Republican: 6
Primary Sponsor
Eric Tarr
Republican