West Virginia · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 445: Permitting state legislators to carry concealed handguns while on 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
SB 445 is a bill introduced in the West Virginia Senate on February 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Permitting state legislators to carry concealed handguns while on Capitol grounds. Primary sponsor: Eric Tarr (Republican). It lists 5 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 13, 2025): To Judiciary.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Tarr | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 4 |
| Kevan Bartlett | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 8 |
| Brian Helton | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 9 |
| Phillips | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Chris Rose | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 2 |
| Darren Thorne | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 15 |
“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