HB4997

Relating to residency restrictions for persons convicted of terroristic threats

Chamber Passed·2/16/26

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.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 96–0 · Feb 16
Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

0
11
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Passed House (Roll No. 96)

96 Yea

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0 Nay

3 Absent

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Calendar

Feb 10

9:00 AM

House Committee on the Judiciary Meeting

Feb 10

9:00 AM

Standing Committee on the Judiciary Meeting

History

Feb 17

Senate

Introduced in Senate

Feb 17

Senate

To Judiciary

Feb 17

Senate

To Judiciary