Allowing constitutional carry for 18- to 20-year-olds
Extends West Virginia's permitless ("constitutional") carry provisions to adults aged 18 to 20. It was approved by the Governor on April 1, 2026 and took effect ninety days from passage (June 12, 2026).
What it does: Lets 18- to 20-year-olds carry concealed without a permit.
- last action
- : Approved by Governor 4/1/2026
- next step
- In effect since 2026-06-12.
- effective
- 2026-06-12
- chamber
- House · 2026 Regular Session
- sponsor
- Not yet known
- companion
- none recorded
- official page
- wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4106&year=2026&s...
status history (2)
- Signed into law Approved by Governor 4/1/2026
- Passed both chambers Passed Legislature; to Governor 3/25/2026
sources (1)
- Official bill page: WV HB 4106 official
added 2026-10-23 · updated 2026-10-23