We are now entering the final hours of this legislative session, and this moment represents our last chance to advance the SB 1071 language this year. The window is narrow, but the path is real, and it requires immediate action from West Virginians who care about this issue.

Right now, there is an opportunity to have SB 1071 introduced as an amendment to SB 30 in the House Judiciary Committee. If this language is inserted, SB 30 can be called to the House floor for a vote, sent back to the Senate for concurrence, and placed on the Governor’s desk before the session ends. This is the only viable route left to move the machine gun bill forward this session.

But here is the truth that should inspire every one of us:

Even if this amendment does not make it across the finish line today—and this legislation dies—this movement is not ending, it’s growing.

Every call … every email … every conversation … is building the foundation for a stronger, more organized, more unstoppable effort next session. Momentum is not lost; it is earned. And we are earning it right now.

Having said that, SB 1071 still has a chance to pass this session—although the window of opportunity is closing rapidly. Given that there is still a chance, it is beneficial for the House leadership and the Judiciary Committee to hear from West Virginians today—because at a minimum, their hearing from you will create a stronger momentum for the future.

So please contact these House leaders today:

1) Call (304) 340-3210 to reach Speaker of the House Roger Hanshaw

2) Call the Judiciary Committee at (304) 340-3252 to reach both:

• House Judiciary Chair JB Akers
• House Judiciary Vice Chair Jordan Maynor

Tell them clearly and directly:

“Insert the SB 1071 language into SB 30. Move it to the floor. Send it back to the Senate.”

You can also email the Judiciary Committee leadership at: [email protected]

We are down to hours, not days. If this amendment is not adopted today, the opportunity is gone for this session.

So please make your calls. Send your emails. Encourage others to join you.

Every action you take today strengthens this effort, not just for this session, but for the next one, and the next after that.

Movements are not built in a single day. They are built in moments like this, when citizens refuse to give up, refuse to slow down, and refuse to let momentum fade.

Thank you for standing strong and taking action at this critical moment. The fight continues, and together, we will prevail.