HB 5371 West Virginia House of Delegates · 2026 Regular Session

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.
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Feb 2026
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Introduced Feb 9, 2026 Last action Feb 9, 2026
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