HB 2618
To create automatic restoration of Second Amendment rights upon completion of sentence for non-violent crimes
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- Passed House of Delegates
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Bill overview
This bill proposes to automatically restore Second Amendment rights to individuals who have completed their sentences for nonviolent felonies in West Virginia. Currently, certain convictions, including violent felonies, domestic violence offenses, and drug-related crimes, prohibit firearm possession. This bill would remove these restrictions for those who have served their time, paid restitution, and fulfilled all court-ordered penalties. It also clarifies the process for carrying concealed deadly weapons for individuals meeting specific criteria, including age, citizenship, and not being prohibited from firearm ownership.
Key provisions
- Automatically restores Second Amendment rights upon completion of sentence and associated penalties for nonviolent felony convictions.
- Removes restrictions on firearm possession for individuals who have served their time, paid restitution, and fulfilled court orders.
- Clarifies the criteria for carrying a concealed deadly weapon without a license.
- Specifies that certain felony convictions (violent crimes, sex offenses, controlled substance offenses) will still prohibit firearm possession.
- Allows petitioning a circuit court to regain the ability to possess a firearm after conviction, if deemed competent.
- Provides a process for restoring rights to individuals with expunged or pardoned convictions.
- Defines specific offenses that trigger firearm prohibitions.
- Establishes penalties for carrying a firearm while prohibited.
Who is affected
- Individuals convicted of nonviolent felonies in West Virginia
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