West Virginia · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 19: Providing civil and criminal immunity for use of force in defense of self, real and personal property
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 19 is a bill introduced in the West Virginia Senate on February 12, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Providing civil and criminal immunity for use of force in defense of self, real and personal property. Primary sponsor: Smith. It lists 6 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 12, 2025): To Judiciary.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smith | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Vince Deeds | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 10 |
| Hamilton | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Craig Hart | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 6 |
| Darren Thorne | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 15 |
| Willis | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Jack Woodrum | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 10 |
“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 Judiciary
- Introduced in Senate
- To Judiciary
- Filed for introduction