2025 Regular SessionWest Virginia Legislature

HB2974: To nullify any ATF powers by the federal government to regulate intrastate firearm sales in West Virginia

Legislative Summary

The purpose of this bill is to create the Second Amendment Preservation Act. The bill states a short title; provides legislative findings; prohibits regulation of intrastate firearm sales and transfers; provides for civil and criminal penalties; authorizes Attorney General to defend and prosecute; and addresses sovereign immunity.

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Bill History

2/25/2025
Filed for introduction
House of Delegates
2/25/2025
To Judiciary
House of Delegates
2/25/2025
Introduced in House
House of Delegates
2/25/2025
To House Judiciary
House of Delegates

Status Information

Current Status
Introduced(2/25/2025)
Chamber
House of Delegates
Committee
Judiciary(House of Delegates)

Documents

Introduced
Bill Text1/1/197011.1 KB
Fiscal Note
Fiscal Note1/1/19704.4 KB