West Virginia HB4409 mandates two-party consent for recording in legislative offices and establishes privacy expectations.

West Virginia HB4409 introduces a new law requiring two-party consent for any recording, video, or electronic surveillance within legislative offices. It prohibits unauthorized secret installations of surveillance devices and the disclosure of unlawfully obtained recordings. Exceptions include legislative security measures, recordings with the legislator's consent, and those authorized by court order or warrant. Violations are subject to felony charges, imprisonment, and fines.

West Virginia HB4409 mandates two-party consent for recording in legislative offices and establishes privacy expectations.

West Virginia HB4409 introduces a new law requiring two-party consent for any recording, video, or electronic surveillance within legislative offices. It prohibits unauthorized secret installations of surveillance devices and the disclosure of unlawfully obtained recordings. Exceptions include legislative security measures, recordings with the legislator's consent, and those authorized by court order or warrant. Violations are subject to felony charges, imprisonment, and fines.