The bill amends West Virginia Code §61-6-19 to establish a requirement for legislators and legislative staff who possess a current concealed carry permit to register their intent to carry concealed firearms within the Capitol buildings. The new legal language specifies that these individuals must provide the Capitol Police with a signed letter of intent to carry concealed firearms. Once this registration is completed, they are permitted to carry concealed firearms inside the Capitol.

Additionally, the bill clarifies that while it remains unlawful for individuals to bring deadly weapons onto the State Capitol Complex, legislators and staff who comply with the registration requirement are exempt from this prohibition. The bill aims to ensure that those authorized to carry concealed firearms are properly registered, thereby enhancing security and accountability within the Capitol environment.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 61-6-19