2022 Legislative Tracking

Tracking

34 bills.

*** The realities under the dome are fast moving and varried. Committee manipulations, floor motions, and poison pills are common. This may update and change rapidly.

*** All WVCDL statuses are based on language current at the time of reading. They may change.

02/23/22 - To House Completed legislative action

Clean-up DNR regs relating to legalize loaded firearms in vehicles.

01/12/22 - To House Veterans' Affairs and Homeland Security

Legalizes community defense organizations.

Repudiation of federal gun control.

Creates a cause of actiuon for anyone injured by violence in a "gun free zone."

Creates a system of designation certain persons a school protection officer.

Authorizes CHL holders to carry at the Capitol with exceptions. Does not apply to open carry.

Authorizes elected officials to carry at the Capitol.

Repudiation of federal gun control passed after Jan-01-2021.

Creates an avenue for the citizens of other states to safely store firearms in WV.

Legalizes the carrying of handguns by licensed individuals on Capitol grounds, escept for the Court of Appeals.

Legalizes the carrying of handguns by licensed individuals on college campuses.

Requires Circuit Court Judges of more than 6 years to qualify with a handgun, then authorizes them to carry the same.

With many carve outs, legalizes the carrying of handguns by licensed individuals on college campuses.

To allow those who are 18-20 years old to carry a deadly weapon concealed without a permit, as is allowed for those who are 21 or older

Incorporates 18-20 year olds under the standard license system.

Relating to use of force in home defense, and immunities from criminal and civil actions as a results.

02/25/22 - To House On 1st reading, Special Calendar

02/25/22 - To House On 1st reading, Special Calendar

Prohibits county airports from restricting firearms in non-sterile areas.

With many carve outs, legalizes the carrying of handguns by licensed individuals on college campuses.

Removes sales tax from safe-storage items.

Creates a tax credit for firearms safety courses not to exceed $250[

Creates a cause of action relating to discriminatory business practices against firearms related commerce.

Designates firearms and license procedures as essential during states of emergency.

Provides a tax credit for safe-storage items.

02/07/22 - To Senate Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 312