West Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 30: Allowing 18 to 20-year-olds to carry concealed weapon without permit
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 30 is a bill introduced in the West Virginia Senate on January 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Allowing 18 to 20-year-olds to carry concealed weapon without permit. Primary sponsor: Chris Rose (Republican). It lists 8 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 12, 2026): To House Judiciary.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Rose | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 2 |
| Mike Azinger | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 3 |
| Vince Deeds | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 10 |
| Craig Hart | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 6 |
| Phillips | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Patricia Rucker | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 16 |
| Jay Taylor | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 14 |
| Darren Thorne | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 15 |
| Willis | 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
- To Judiciary
- Introduced in House
- House received Senate message
- Ordered to House
- Passed Senate (Roll No. 59)
- Read 3rd time
- On 3rd reading
- Read 2nd time
- On 2nd reading
- Read 1st time
- On 1st reading
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