West Virginia HB4997 prohibits convicted terrorists from living near schools or children.

West Virginia HB4997 amends the Code of West Virginia to prohibit individuals convicted of terroristic threats involving schools or children from residing within 1,000 feet of educational facilities. This restriction applies during probation, parole, supervised release, or as a condition of sentencing. The bill mandates this as a condition of probation or parole and allows the sentencing court to impose it if no supervision is otherwise imposed. Violations are considered felonies, punishable by imprisonment and fines.

West Virginia HB4997 prohibits convicted terrorists from living near schools or children.

West Virginia HB4997 amends the Code of West Virginia to prohibit individuals convicted of terroristic threats involving schools or children from residing within 1,000 feet of educational facilities. This restriction applies during probation, parole, supervised release, or as a condition of sentencing. The bill mandates this as a condition of probation or parole and allows the sentencing court to impose it if no supervision is otherwise imposed. Violations are considered felonies, punishable by imprisonment and fines.