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HB5170Introduced in the House of Delegates

Relating to Capitol Carry

IntroducedHouse Judiciary

Introduced by Chris Anders, District 97

What does this bill do?

Plain-English breakdown

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Official description

The purpose of this bill is to change the West Virginia Code to allow the constitutional right of open carry on and in Capitol grounds.

Where it stands

To House Judiciary

February 4, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.

Bill history

  1. Filed for introduction

  2. To Judiciary

  3. Introduced in House

  4. To House Judiciary

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