HB 2974 West Virginia House of Delegates · 2025 Regular Session

To nullify any ATF powers by the federal government to regulate intrastate firearm sales in West Virginia

HB 2974, the "Second Amendment Preservation Act," declares federal regulations on intrastate firearm sales within West Virginia invalid, prohibiting state officials from enforcing such rules. It imposes $50,000 civil penalties for violations and requires the West Virginia Attorney General to defend residents facing federal charges over intrastate firearm transactions or prosecute federal agents who enforce prohibited regulations. The bill directly affects West Virginia residents engaging in local firearm sales, law enforcement, and federal agencies like the ATF operating within the state. It explicitly states that federal laws restricting intrastate firearm transfers violate both the U.S. and West Virginia constitutions.
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Feb 2025
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Introduced Feb 25, 2025 Last action Feb 25, 2025
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