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SB948Introduced in the Senate

Allowing firearms on Capitol Complex with exceptions

IntroducedSenate Judiciary

Introduced by Mark Maynard, District 6

What does this bill do?

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Official description

The purpose of this bill is to change West Virginia code to allow for the carry of a firearm or deadly weapon on the Capitol grounds and surrounding streets and sidewalks that border the capitol complex and the carrying of a firearm in the Capitol Building with certain exceptions.

Where it stands

To Judiciary

February 16, 2026

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Bill history

  1. Filed for introduction

  2. To Judiciary

  3. Introduced in Senate

  4. To Judiciary

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