West Virginia SB74 establishes the criminal offense of obstructing a highway or other passageway.

West Virginia SB74 creates a criminal offense for obstructing a highway, street, sidewalk, or any other passageway used by the public or vehicles. The bill defines "obstruct" as rendering passage impassable or unreasonably inconvenient. Penalties include fines and imprisonment, with higher penalties for obstructing access to emergency vehicles or health care facilities. A first offense is a misdemeanor, while subsequent offenses or those involving emergency services are felonies.

West Virginia SB74 establishes the criminal offense of obstructing a highway or other passageway.

West Virginia SB74 creates a criminal offense for obstructing a highway, street, sidewalk, or any other passageway used by the public or vehicles. The bill defines "obstruct" as rendering passage impassable or unreasonably inconvenient. Penalties include fines and imprisonment, with higher penalties for obstructing access to emergency vehicles or health care facilities. A first offense is a misdemeanor, while subsequent offenses or those involving emergency services are felonies.