West Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 478: Second Amendment Reaffirmation and Protection Act
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 478 is a bill introduced in the West Virginia Senate on January 19, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Second Amendment Reaffirmation and Protection Act. Primary sponsor: Chris Rose (Republican). It lists 7 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 13, 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 |
| Craig Hart | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 6 |
| Brian Helton | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 9 |
| Mark Maynard | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 6 |
| 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
- Title amendment adopted
- Passed Senate (Roll No. 69)
- Floor amendment adopted (Roll No. 68)
- Read 3rd time
- Laid over on 3rd reading 2/11/2026 with right to amend
- On 3rd reading with right to amend
- Read 2nd time
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