Right to keep and bear arms
HB 2592 declares all current and future federal, state, and local laws restricting firearms, ammunition, or related activities (like possession, carrying, or manufacturing) invalid within West Virginia. It prohibits state officials from enforcing such laws and makes attempting to enforce them a felony punishable by up to two years in prison or a $10,000 fine. The bill also requires the state Attorney General to defend West Virginians prosecuted under federal gun laws. It applies broadly to all levels of government and covers all firearm-related activities protected under the Second Amendment and West Virginia's state constitution.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 18, 2025
Last action Feb 18, 2025
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Total actions
4
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Committee
2
Feb 18, 2025
Committee
To House Judiciary
lower
Feb 18, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
Feb 18, 2025
Committee
To Judiciary
lower
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Pat McGeehan
RRepublican
Co
Chris Anders
RRepublican
Co
Elliott Pritt
RRepublican
Co
Lisa White
RRepublican
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