HB5660 is a bill in the West Virginia Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Updates to obtaining a license to carry deadly weapons statute.

What is the status of HB5660?

Signed into law as of March 3, 2026. Latest action: To Judiciary (March 4, 2026).

Who sponsored HB5660?

T., Howell, (I), with 10 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB5660?

On the West Virginia Legislature website: https://www.wvlegislature.gov/bill_status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5660&year=2026&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill

West Virginia legislation · 2026 Regular Session

West Virginia HB5660: Updates to obtaining a license to carry deadly weapons statute

Q: What does HB5660 do?

In its own words: To amend and reenact §61-7-4 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to a license to carry deadly weapons; clarifying the expiration date of a license to carry deadly weapons; and providing an internal effective date. ARTICLE 7. DANGEROUS WEAPONS. §61-7-4. License to carry deadly weapons; how obtained. (a)(1) Except as provided in §61-7-4(q) of this code, a legal resident or citizen of West Virginia desiring to obtain a state resident license to carry a concealed deadly weapon shall apply to the sheriff of his or her county for the license, and pay to the sheriff, at th.

Status: Signed into law, March 3, 2026

What the bill says

To amend and reenact §61-7-4 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to a license to carry deadly weapons; clarifying the expiration date of a license to carry deadly weapons; and providing an internal effective date. ARTICLE 7. DANGEROUS WEAPONS. §61-7-4. License to carry deadly weapons; how obtained. (a)(1) Except as provided in §61-7-4(q) of this code, a legal resident or citizen of West Virginia desiring to obtain a state resident license to carry a concealed deadly weapon shall apply to the sheriff of his or her county for the license, and pay to the sheriff, at th.

From the engrossed text, February 25, 2026:

A BILL to amend and reenact §61-7-4 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to a license to carry deadly weapons; clarifying the expiration date of a license to carry deadly weapons; and providing an internal effective date. ARTICLE 7. DANGEROUS WEAPONS. §61-7-4. License to carry deadly weapons; how obtained. (a)(1) Except as provided in §61-7-4(q) of this code, a legal resident or citizen of West Virginia desiring to obtain a state resident license to carry a concealed deadly weapon shall apply to the sheriff of his or her county for the license, and pay to the sheriff, at the time of application, a fee of $50. A concealed weapons license may only be issued for pistols and revolvers. (2) A legal resident or citizen of another state of the United States desiring to obtain a nonresident state license to carry a concealed deadly weapon shall apply to a sheriff of any county in this state for the license, and pay to the sheriff, at the time of application, a fee of $100. A concealed weapons license may only be issued for pistols and revolvers. (b) Each applicant for a state resident license or nonresident license to carry a concealed deadly weapon shall file with the sheriff a complete application, as prepared by the Superintendent of the …

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West Virginia HB5660: Updates to obtaining a license to carry deadly weapons statute

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