West Virginia House Bill 4878: Relating to deadly force

West Virginia · 2026 Regular Session

What it does

The purpose of this bill is to strengthen the West Virginia castle doctrine. The bill provides a complete defense from civil and/or criminal prosecution against persons lawfully using force in defensive actions.

Latest action

To House Judiciary (2026-01-28)

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