West VirginiaHB 51822026 Regular SessionHouse

Relating generally to authorizing security personnel employed by the State Treasurer to carry concealed weapons while performing his or her official duties

Sponsored By: Chris Phillips (Republican)

Became Law

§36-8A-8

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

Liability limits for Treasurer security work

Beginning June 11, 2026, the law limits who can be sued for acts by Treasurer security staff. The State, its agencies, and employees acting officially are not personally liable. This applies only when the staff acted in good faith while doing official duties.

On-duty concealed carry for Treasurer security

Beginning June 11, 2026, State Treasurer security may carry a concealed gun while on duty. Use is only to defend self or others. They must have written approval from the Treasurer and not be barred from owning a gun. They must hold a state concealed handgun license and keep it current. They must complete firearms training equal to the West Virginia State Police entry course and pass yearly qualification. The Treasurer may repay staff for required training and requalification costs.

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Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Chris Phillips
Republican • House

Cosponsors

Bill Flanigan
Republican • House
Joe Funkhouser
Republican • House
Scot C. Heckert
Republican • House
D. Rolland Jennings
Republican • House
Keith Marple
Republican • House
Carl Martin
Republican • House
Ian T. Masters
Republican • House
Bill Ridenour
Republican • House
Carl "Bill" Roop
Republican • House
Bryan Ward
Republican • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 125 • No: 0

Senate vote • 3/13/2026

Passed Senate (Roll No. 560)

Yes: 34 • No: 0

House vote • 2/18/2026

Passed House (Roll No. 125)

Yes: 91 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

Became law 4/2/2026
4/2/2026House
To Governor 3/25/26
3/25/2026House
To Governor 3/25/2026 - Senate Journal
3/14/2026Senate
Became law without Governor's signature - Senate Journal
3/14/2026Senate
Became law without Governor's signature- House Journal
3/14/2026House
On 3rd reading
3/13/2026Senate
Read 3rd time
3/13/2026Senate
Passed Senate (Roll No. 560)
3/13/2026Senate
Communicated to House
3/13/2026Senate
Completed legislative action
3/13/2026Senate
On 2nd reading
3/12/2026Senate
Read 2nd time
3/12/2026Senate
Reported do pass
3/11/2026Senate
Immediate consideration
3/11/2026Senate
Read 1st time
3/11/2026Senate
Introduced in Senate
2/19/2026Senate
To Judiciary
2/19/2026Senate
To Judiciary
2/19/2026Senate
On 3rd reading, Special Calendar
2/18/2026House
Read 3rd time
2/18/2026House
Passed House (Roll No. 125)
2/18/2026House
Communicated to Senate
2/18/2026House
On 2nd reading, Special Calendar
2/17/2026House
Read 2nd time
2/17/2026House
On 1st reading, Special Calendar
2/16/2026House

Bill Text

Committee Substitute
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Engrossed
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Enrolled
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Introduced Version
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