Relating to Capitol Carry
HB 5170 allows individuals to openly carry firearms on West Virginia Capitol grounds and inside the Capitol building, removing previous restrictions. It permits open carry in most areas but prohibits it in the Governor’s office and specific Supreme Court chambers (third/fourth floors of the East wing). The bill also maintains existing rules against carrying pepper spray over one ounce and defacing Capitol property. This directly affects lawful firearm owners seeking to carry openly while visiting the Capitol complex.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 4, 2026
Last action Feb 4, 2026
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Total actions
4
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0
Committee
2
Feb 4, 2026
Committee
To House Judiciary
lower
Feb 4, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
Feb 4, 2026
Committee
To Judiciary
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
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