West Virginia legislation · 2026 Regular Session
West Virginia HB5182: Relating generally to authorizing security personnel employed by the State Treasurer to carry concealed weapons while performing his or her official duties
Status: Chaptered, March 14, 2026
What the bill says
An act to amend the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding thereto a new section, designated §36-8A-8, relating generally to authorizing security personnel employed by the State Treasurer to carry concealed weapons while performing his or her official duties; setting forth requirements for authorization to carry concealed weapons; authorizing the Treasurer to reimburse for the cost of training and requalification; and providing liability protections for security personnel while performing official duties. ARTICLE 8A. UNCLAIMED STOLEN PROPERTY HELD BY LAW-ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES. §36-8.
From the enrolled text, March 13, 2026:
AN ACT to amend the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding thereto a new section, designated §36-8A-8, relating generally to authorizing security personnel employed by the State Treasurer to carry concealed weapons while performing his or her official duties; setting forth requirements for authorization to carry concealed weapons; authorizing the Treasurer to reimburse for the cost of training and requalification; and providing liability protections for security personnel while performing official duties. ARTICLE 8A. UNCLAIMED STOLEN PROPERTY HELD BY LAW-ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES. §36-8A-8. State Treasurer's security personnel authority to carry concealed weapons. (a) The State Treasurer may allow, consistent with the provisions of this section, security personnel to carry a concealed firearm while performing his or her official duties. (b) Security personnel employed by the State Treasurer may carry a concealed firearm approved by the State Treasurer solely for purposes of defense of self or others if the individual (2) Been determined not to be prohibited from possessing a firearm under state or federal law; (3) Obtained and maintains a concealed handgun license pursuant to §61-7-1 et seq. of this code; and (4) Successfully completed a firearms training and certification program equivalent to that provided to officers attending the entry level law-enforcement certification course provided at the West Virginia State Police Academy pursuant to §30-29-1 et seq. of this …