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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.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Chris Phillips

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

  • Flanigan

    Affiliation unavailable

  • 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

  1. Chapter 291, Acts, Regular Session, 2026

    6/29/2026House

  2. Became law 4/2/2026

    4/2/2026House

  3. To Governor 3/25/26

    3/25/2026House

  4. To Governor 3/25/2026 - Senate Journal

    3/14/2026Senate

  5. Became law without Governor's signature - Senate Journal

    3/14/2026Senate

  6. Became law without Governor's signature- House Journal

    3/14/2026House

  7. On 3rd reading

    3/13/2026Senate

  8. Read 3rd time

    3/13/2026Senate

  9. Passed Senate (Roll No. 560)

    3/13/2026Senate

  10. Communicated to House

    3/13/2026Senate

  11. Completed legislative action

    3/13/2026Senate

  12. On 2nd reading

    3/12/2026Senate

  13. Read 2nd time

    3/12/2026Senate

  14. Reported do pass

    3/11/2026Senate

  15. Immediate consideration

    3/11/2026Senate

  16. Read 1st time

    3/11/2026Senate

  17. Introduced in Senate

    2/19/2026Senate

  18. To Judiciary

    2/19/2026Senate

  19. To Judiciary

    2/19/2026Senate

  20. On 3rd reading, Special Calendar

    2/18/2026House

  21. Read 3rd time

    2/18/2026House

  22. Passed House (Roll No. 125)

    2/18/2026House

  23. Communicated to Senate

    2/18/2026House

  24. On 2nd reading, Special Calendar

    2/17/2026House

  25. Read 2nd time

    2/17/2026House

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