WV LEG Business Liability Protection


On Mar. 8, WV LEG bill on lawful firearm possession protections.


  • WV LEG passed bill HB 5232, making updates to the Business liability protection act.
  • Amended WV LEG 61-7-14, Right to limit possession of firearms on premises.
  • Bill Provisions
  • Sets out when employer may not terminate or take adverse action against employee.
  • HB 5232 clarifies when a property owner may inquire as to lawful firearm possession.
  • May not remove a person from the property based on lawful firearm possession.
  • Legislative History
  • On Jan. 26, 2024, bill was introduced in House; on Feb. 9, 2024, bill passed House.
  • On Feb. 13, 2024, bill was introduced in Senate; on Mar. 8, 2024, bill passed Senate.
  • Effectiveness
  • Upon approval by governor or veto override, HB 5232 effective 90 days from passage.
  • Mar. 26, 2024 WV LEG Governor Approval
  • On Mar. 26, 2024, WV LEG governor approved bill HB 5232, effective on Jun. 6, 2024.

Regulators WV LEG
Entity Types CNSM; Corp
Reference Bill, 3/26/2024; Bill HB5232, 3/8/2024; Business Liability Protection Act; Citation: WV LEG 61-7-14;
Functions Compliance; HR; Legal
Countries United States of America
Category
State
Products Corporate
Regions Am
Rule Type Final
Rule Date 3/8/2024
Effective Date 6/6/2024
Rule Id 204218
Linked to N/A
Reg. Last Update 3/26/2024
Report Section US Consumer

Last substantive update on 03/28/2024