West Virginia HB4557 creates a felony offense for protestors who block streets and highways.

West Virginia HB4557 amends the state code to establish the criminal offense of obstructing a highway or other passageway. The bill defines "obstruct" as rendering passage unreasonably inconvenient or hazardous. It sets penalties for misdemeanor violations, including fines and imprisonment. Aggravating circumstances, such as obstructing an authorized emergency vehicle or access to a health care facility, elevate the offense to a felony with harsher penalties.

West Virginia HB4557 creates a felony offense for protestors who block streets and highways.

West Virginia HB4557 amends the state code to establish the criminal offense of obstructing a highway or other passageway. The bill defines "obstruct" as rendering passage unreasonably inconvenient or hazardous. It sets penalties for misdemeanor violations, including fines and imprisonment. Aggravating circumstances, such as obstructing an authorized emergency vehicle or access to a health care facility, elevate the offense to a felony with harsher penalties.