West Virginia · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 2051: Allowing the concealed carry of firearms on and in Capitol grounds
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 2051 is a bill introduced in the West Virginia House on February 12, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Allowing the concealed carry of firearms on and in Capitol grounds. Primary sponsor: Doug Smith (Republican). It lists 10 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 12, 2025): To House Judiciary.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doug Smith | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 39 |
| J.B. Akers | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 55 |
| Vernon Criss | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 12 |
| Kathie Hess Crouse | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 19 |
| Scot Heckert | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 13 |
| Mike Hite | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 92 |
| Chuck Horst | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 95 |
| Gary Howell | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 87 |
| Jordan Maynor | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 41 |
| Pat McGeehan | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 1 |
| Phillips | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- To House Judiciary
- Introduced in House
- To Judiciary
- Filed for introduction