This bill amends West Virginia Code § 61-7-7 to require individuals convicted of certain crimes, specifically those outlined in subsections (a)(1) and (8), to sign a form at the time of their conviction. This form will acknowledge that they are prohibited from possessing firearms and will mandate the transfer of any firearms they own to individuals who are not prohibited from possessing firearms. The bill aims to enhance compliance with firearm possession laws for those who have been convicted of serious offenses.

Additionally, the bill makes several changes to the existing legal language, including the renumbering of subsections and the introduction of new provisions. Notably, it deletes the previous subsection (f) and replaces it with a new subsection (g), which clarifies the process for individuals to petition the court to regain their firearm possession rights under certain conditions. The bill also includes a new subsection (c) that outlines the requirement for convicted individuals to acknowledge their firearm prohibition at the time of conviction. Overall, the bill seeks to strengthen regulations surrounding firearm possession for individuals with specific criminal convictions.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 61-7-7