West Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Joint Resolution
SJR 2: Protection of the Right to Bear Arms Amendment
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SJR 2 is a joint resolution introduced in the West Virginia Senate on January 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Protection of the Right to Bear Arms Amendment. Primary sponsor: Eric Tarr (Republican). It lists 9 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 14, 2026): To Judiciary.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Tarr | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 4 |
| Laura Chapman | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 1 |
| Amy Grady | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 4 |
| Craig Hart | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 6 |
| Zack Maynard | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 7 |
| Robbie Morris | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 11 |
| Phillips | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Rollan Roberts | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 9 |
| 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 then Finance
- Filed for introduction