West Virginia · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 481: Allowing off-duty law-enforcement officers to carry concealed weapons at public schools and public school events
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 481 is a bill introduced in the West Virginia Senate on February 14, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Allowing off-duty law-enforcement officers to carry concealed weapons at public schools and public school events. Primary sponsor: Jack Woodrum (Republican). It lists 11 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 14, 2025): To Judiciary.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Woodrum | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 10 |
| Kevan Bartlett | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 8 |
| Vince Deeds | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 10 |
| Amy Grady | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 4 |
| Craig Hart | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 6 |
| Brian Helton | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 9 |
| Robbie Morris | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 11 |
| Mike Oliverio | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 13 |
| Darren Thorne | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 15 |
| Ryan Weld | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 1 |
| Willis | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Mike Woelfel | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 5 |
“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