West VirginiaHB 56602026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

Updates to obtaining a license to carry deadly weapons statute

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

Five-year terms for concealed-carry license holders

West Virginia sets five-year terms for concealed-weapons licenses issued or renewed after the 2026 amendments take effect. The five years start on the date the license is issued. Licenses can still be revoked for cause.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Tresa Howell
Republican • House

Cosponsors

Eric Brooks
Republican • House
Jim Butler
Republican • House
Elias Coop-Gonzalez
Republican • House
Chuck Horst
Republican • House
Laura Kimble
Republican • House
Ian T. Masters
Republican • House
Margitta Mazzocchi
Republican • House
Chris Phillips
Republican • House
Bill Ridenour
Republican • House
Lisa White
Republican • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 190 • No: 2

House vote • 3/3/2026

Passed House (Roll No. 272)

Yes: 95 • No: 1

House vote • 3/3/2026

Effective from passage (Roll No. 273)