SB777

Creating Outdoor West Virginians with Disabilities Act

Introduced·2/5/26
Intr Text

Establishes the Outdoor West Virginians with Disabilities Act to ensure accessibility of public lands for recreation.

The Outdoor West Virginians with Disabilities Act aims to ensure that public lands in West Virginia remain accessible for recreational activities, particularly for individuals with disabilities. The act mandates that roads on public land remain open unless they pose a direct threat to health or safety, and it prioritizes maintaining or increasing the number of accessible roads. It also requires public notice and hearings for road closures and establishes a rebuttable presumption that roads should remain open.

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Natural Resources Committee
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History

Feb 5

Senate

Filed for introduction

Feb 5

Senate

To Natural Resources then Finance

Feb 5

Senate

Introduced in Senate