Allowing firearms on Capitol Complex with exceptions
SB 948 would allow licensed concealed carry permit holders to carry firearms within West Virginia's Capitol Complex buildings and on its grounds, including surrounding streets and sidewalks. It requires permit holders to show their license upon request when entering buildings and prohibits firearms in the Governor's office and specific Supreme Court areas (third/fourth floors of the East wing). The bill also permits firearms in locked vehicles on Capitol property (if out of view) and restricts pepper spray containers to one ounce or less. This change applies only to individuals legally permitted to carry concealed firearms under state law.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2026
Last action Feb 16, 2026
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Feb 16, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
upper
Feb 16, 2026
Committee
To Judiciary
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Mark Maynard
RRepublican
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