West Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 4372: Permit teachers in K-12 schools be authorized to carry concealed firearms as a designated school protection officer
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 4372 is a bill introduced in the West Virginia House on January 15, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Permit teachers in K-12 schools be authorized to carry concealed firearms as a designated school protection officer. Primary sponsor: Doug Smith (Republican). It lists 10 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 15, 2026): To House Education.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doug Smith | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 39 |
| Kathie Hess Crouse | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 19 |
| Joe Ellington | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 38 |
| Dave Foggin | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 14 |
| Scot Heckert | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 13 |
| Chuck Horst | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 95 |
| Keith Marple | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 69 |
| Ian Masters | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 91 |
| Phillips | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Pritt | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Clay Riley | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 72 |
“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 Education
- Introduced in House
- To Education then Judiciary
- Filed for introduction