West Virginia Legislature

A sampling of bills introduced Thursday, Feb. 8

MORGANTOWN – Here is a sampling of bills introduced Thursday, Feb. 8. Local sponsors and cosponsors are noted.

  • SB 717, to prohibit the sale of tobacco product to individuals younger than 21.
  • SB 720, to create the Stop Non-Consensual Distribution of Intimate Deep Fake Media Act.
  • HB 5523, to authorize cancellation of voter registration records for individuals who are no longer West Virginia citizens and have obtained a driver’s license in another state. Delegate Buck Jennings, R-Preston, co-sponsor.
  • HB 5527, to allow persons who have a concealed carry license to carry a concealed handgun in or on the grounds of any primary or secondary educational facility. Delegate Phil Mallow, R-Marion, co-sponsor.
  • HB 5528, to remove certain caps on renewable energy generating facilities and to remove the sunset date. Delegate Evan Hansen, D-Monongalia, co-sponsor.