SB506

Permitting certain use of county-owned wireless tower

Complete·4/1/26

West Virginia SB506 allows county commissions to lease, rent, or permit use of county-owned wireless towers to certain entities, with restrictions.

West Virginia SB506 amends the Code of West Virginia to permit county commissions to lease, rent, or permit the use of county-owned wireless towers to entities meeting specific criteria. The bill outlines exceptions and conditions, including prohibiting associations with foreign adversaries and requiring non-compromised security measures. Public safety operations, the West Virginia Department of Highways, and other state agencies can use the towers without charge if they meet certain requirements. County commissions can charge fees for other uses.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

34 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Mar 9

9:00 AM

Standing Committee on the Judiciary Meeting

Mar 8

4:00 PM

Standing Committee on the Judiciary Meeting

History

Apr 1

Senate

Approved by Governor 4/1/2026

Mar 18

Senate

To Governor 3/18/2026

Mar 14

Senate

House Message received