This bill amends the Code of West Virginia to allow off-duty or retired law enforcement officers to carry concealed handguns on the grounds of the State Capitol Complex, including within the Capitol building itself. It establishes that these officers must present their agency-issued credentials upon request when entering the Capitol. The bill also specifies areas where concealed carry is prohibited, such as the Governor's office and the chambers of the Supreme Court, while allowing the State Senate and House of Delegates to create their own firearms rules for their respective chambers.

Additionally, the bill introduces a new section that outlines the conditions under which off-duty and retired law enforcement officers may carry concealed handguns in buildings where on-duty officers are authorized to do so. It requires compliance with the firearms policies of their respective law enforcement agencies and mandates that they present identification when requested. The bill also clarifies that these provisions do not apply in buildings where firearms are prohibited by judicial order or federal law, and it defines key terms related to law enforcement officers and persons of authority.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 61-6-19, 61-7-18