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Proposed West Virginia Firearm Legislation SB850

  this is an pro-gun bill
Legislation Overview

Title: Creating Second Amendment Preservation Act

Subject: Consumer Protection: Crime: Public Safety

Description: The purpose of this bill is to create the Second Amendment Preservation Act. The bill states a short title; provides legislative findings; prohibits regulation of intrastate firearm sales and transfers; provides for civil and criminal penalties; authorizes Attorney General to defend and prosecute; and addresses sovereign immunity.

Session: 2026 Regular Session

Last Action: To Judiciary

Last Action Date: February 9, 2026

Sponsors

Note: the first sponsor listed is normally the primary sponsor. If a sponsor's name is a hyperlink you can click on it to 'follow the money'.

4 sponsors: Chris Rose (R); Mark Maynard (R); Patricia Rucker (R); Jay Taylor (R);

Percentage of Senate sponsoring bill: 12% (4 of 34)

History
Chamber Date Action
Senate Feb 9, 2026 Filed for introduction
Senate Feb 9, 2026 To Judiciary then Finance
Senate Feb 9, 2026 Introduced in Senate
Senate Feb 9, 2026 To Judiciary
Texts
Type Date State Link Text
Introduced not available state link bill text
Amendments
Title Description Date State Link Text Adopted
There are no amendments to this bill at this time
Votes - Click on description to view vote roll call

There have not been any votes on this bill

Link: link to state bill page

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