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HB 4926WEST VIRGINIASession 2026State Billdead
Did Not Advance

West Virginia Bill 4926 Prohibits State Enforcement of Federal Firearm Restrictions if Repealed

Original title: Second Amendment Reaffirmation and Protection Act

Last action · January 29, 2026: To House JudiciarySponsors: Chris Anders and 3 others

Companion · SB 478same policy, Senate version
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What This Bill Proposed

House Bill 4926 establishes the Second Amendment Reaffirmation and Protection Act to automatically restore full firearm rights and bar state or local enforcement if federal gun laws are repealed or nullified. The legislation prohibits replacement state laws, bans law enforcement from assisting federal agencies with repealed rules, and creates a for aggrieved citizens.

Why it matters

Local law enforcement agencies face the loss of state funding and fines if they assist federal authorities in enforcing repealed firearm restrictions, while individuals and businesses gain the right to sue officials for civil damages and attorney fees.

Who It Would Have Affected

Groups the bill's text would have affected, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

West Virginia citizens

Citizens gain a private right of action to sue officials for damages and attorney fees if illegal firearm restrictions are enforced against them.

Directly affected

State and local law enforcement agencies

Law enforcement agencies face administrative discipline, fines, and loss of state funding if they assist federal agencies in enforcing repealed firearm restrictions.

Directly affected

Firearm manufacturers and Federal Firearms License holders

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What happens to local firearm regulations under this bill?
State preemption of local firearm regulations is reaffirmed and extended, prohibiting counties, municipalities, and political subdivisions from enacting or enforcing firearm restrictions inconsistent with the Act.
Can citizens sue if an agency enforces an illegal firearm restriction?
Yes, any citizen aggrieved by the enforcement of an illegal firearm restriction may bring a civil suit against the responsible official or agency to recover damages and reasonable attorney fees.

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Where This Stands

This bill did not become law - Died at adjournment · in House committee.

Procedural history

4 actions
  1. Jan 29, 2026HouseCommittee
    To House Judiciary
  2. Jan 29, 2026HouseIntroduced
    Introduced in House
  3. Jan 29, 2026HouseCommittee
    To Judiciary
  4. Jan 29, 2026HouseIntroduced
    Filed for introduction

Version history

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Lobbying Activity

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Full breakdown

Who this bill affects and the strongest case for and against it, written only from the bill’s own text.

Sponsors

Chris AndersHouse · District 97RepublicanPrimary sponsor
Dave FogginHouse · District 14RepublicanSponsor
KumpHouseSponsorNo profile match
Corby DillonHouse · District 29RepublicanSponsor

Discoveries

1 pattern noticed across the record

Patterns POLISCOPE noticed across the record. These are observations to investigate, not conclusions.

policy shift95% confidence

Conditional State Nullification Mechanism

The bill creates a pre-delegated state nullification framework that activates automatically upon federal statutory repeal or judicial ruling without requiring intervening legislative action.

National Firearms ActGun Control ActFirearm Owners Protection Act

Connected Entities

Gun Control Act, Kump, Firearm Owners Protection Act and 4 more
otherGun Control Act“Federal statute referenced for potential repeal or nullification”Map →
PersonKump“Co-sponsor of House Bill 4926”Map →
otherFirearm Owners Protection Act“Federal statute referenced for potential repeal or nullification”Map →
PersonCorby Dillon“Co-sponsor of House Bill 4926”Map →
PersonChris Anders“Lead sponsor of House Bill 4926”Map →
otherNational Firearms Act“Federal statute referenced for potential repeal or nullification”Map →
PersonDave Foggin“Co-sponsor of House Bill 4926”Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.wvlegislature.gov

Analysis Score

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  • Significance20
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  • Controversy80
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  • Entertainment10
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