Relating to allowing the carry of firearms on Capitol grounds and in buildings, with exceptions
HB 5371 would permit licensed concealed firearm carriers to carry weapons inside West Virginia's Capitol building, requiring them to show their license upon request. It bans firearms in the Governor's office, Supreme Court chambers, and specific floors of the Capitol complex. The bill allows firearms in locked vehicles on Capitol grounds (with weapons out of view) and prohibits pepper spray containers exceeding one ounce. Sidewalks and streets bordering the Capitol complex remain unaffected, as weapon carry there was already permitted under existing law.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 9, 2026
Last action Feb 9, 2026
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Feb 9, 2026
Committee
To House Judiciary
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Feb 9, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
Feb 9, 2026
Committee
To Judiciary
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Party
State
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Dean Jeffries
RRepublican
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