HB5206

To make certain acts of panhandling and solicitation unlawful

Introduced·2/5/26
Intr Text

West Virginia HB5206 makes certain acts of panhandling and solicitation unlawful in specific locations and times.

West Virginia HB5206 aims to regulate panhandling and solicitation by making certain acts unlawful in specific areas and times. Panhandlers are prohibited from soliciting in locations such as bus stops, public transportation vehicles, streets, private property without permission, and within certain distances of schools, ATMs, and crosswalks. Additionally, panhandling is restricted to between 9am and 6pm. Panhandlers must obtain a state license or county permit, present a valid ID, and keep both at the site of solicitation.

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Where it stands

Current
Homeland Security Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Calendar

Feb 19

9:00 AM

Standing Committee on the Judiciary Meeting

Feb 18

10:00 AM

Subcommittee on Homeland Security Meeting

History

Feb 18

House

To House Homeland Security

Feb 17

House

To House Homeland Security

Feb 17

House

Markup Discussion