HB4782, titled the Second Amendment Business Protection Act, prevents municipalities from imposing stricter planning and zoning ordinances on firearm-related businesses than those applied to other businesses. This legislation ensures that such businesses are not unfairly targeted with more restrictive regulations.
The West Virginia State Senate passed HB4782 on February 19, 2024 by a vote of 33 to 1. We have assigned pluses to the ayes because this legislation supports the free market by shielding firearm-related businesses from discriminatory regulations and undue restrictions. HB4782 upholds the Second Amendment, which secures the God-given right of individuals to keep and bear arms — a right that shall not be infringed. By reinforcing constitutional protections and limiting government interference, the bill establishes a vital precedent against regulatory overreach and defends the lawful operation of private industry in a sector tied to one of our most fundamental liberties.
