HB4996

Relating to bail in cases involving terroristic threats to schools or children

Complete·3/14/26

West Virginia HB4996 mandates bail conditions for individuals charged with terrorist threats against schools or children, prohibiting residence.

West Virginia HB4996 amends the state code to establish mandatory bail conditions for individuals charged with making terrorist threats against schools or children. The bill requires that defendants charged with such offenses must not reside within 1,000 feet of any educational facility involved in the alleged threat. Courts must also impose additional conditions to protect students and school personnel, including prohibiting contact with individuals associated with the threatened facility. Proximity is measured using reliable methods such as geographic information systems or surveying data.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

97 Yea

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0 Nay

2 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 10

12:00 AM

Senate Judiciary Committee Meeting

Feb 10

9:00 AM

Standing Committee on the Judiciary Meeting

History

Apr 1

House

Approved by Governor 4/1/2026

Mar 25

House

To Governor 3/25/2026

Mar 14

House

House received Senate message