HB 2592 West Virginia House of Delegates · 2025 Regular Session

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
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Feb 2025
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Governor
Introduced Feb 18, 2025 Last action Feb 18, 2025
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Feb 18, 2025
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