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Proposed West Virginia Firearm Legislation HB2618

  this is an pro-gun bill
Legislation Overview

Title: To create automatic restoration of Second Amendment rights upon completion of sentence for non-violent crimes

Subject: Crime

Description: The purpose of this bill is to grant an automatic restoration of Second Amendment rights upon completion of a sentence and any other court-ordered penalties, restitution, or fines for those convicted of nonviolent felonies.

Session: 2025 Regular Session

Last Action: To House Judiciary

Last Action Date: February 19, 2025

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'.

11 sponsors: Chuck Horst (R); Roland Jennings (R); Doug Smith (R); Elias Coop-Gonzalez (R); Michael Hornby (R); Ian Masters (R);Evan Worrell (R); Dean Jeffries (R); Jordan Maynor (R); Kathie Crouse (R); Lisa White (R);

Percentage of House Of Delegates sponsoring bill: 11% (11 of 100)

History
Chamber Date Action
House Feb 19, 2025 Filed for introduction
House Feb 19, 2025 To Judiciary
House Feb 19, 2025 Introduced in House
House Feb 19, 2025 To House 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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