HB4999

Relating to crimes against athletic officials

Complete·3/30/26

West Virginia HB4999 strengthens penalties for assault or battery on athletic officials or participants during sports events.

West Virginia HB4999 amends the criminal code to enhance penalties for assault or battery on athletic officials or participants during sports events. The bill specifies that offenses against officials or participants, including players, coaches, and referees, carry misdemeanor charges with fines and potential jail time. Additionally, county boards of education or governing boards for state institutions of higher education can ban convicted individuals from attending state school sports events.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

96 Yea

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0 Nay

3 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 3

12:00 AM

Senate Judiciary Committee Meeting

Feb 11

9:00 AM

House Committee on the Judiciary Meeting

History

Mar 30

House

Approved by Governor 3/27/2026

Mar 25

House

To Governor 3/25/2026

Mar 14

House

House received Senate message