SB84

Prohibiting law enforcement from placing surveillance cameras on private property

Complete·3/14/26

West Virginia SB84 prohibits law enforcement from placing surveillance cameras on private property without consent or a warrant.

West Virginia SB84 amends the state code to prohibit law enforcement officers from placing surveillance or game cameras on private land without obtaining consent from the property owner or a valid search warrant. The bill defines "private land" as posted, cultivated, or fenced land. An exception is made for cameras placed in areas where law enforcement officers have a lawful right to be and facing locations on land open to public view, which do not require consent or a warrant.

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Sponsors

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4
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

34 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Feb 20

9:00 AM

Standing Committee on the Judiciary Meeting

Feb 19

9:00 AM

Standing Committee on the Judiciary Meeting

History

Mar 14

Senate

Approved by Governor 3/14/2026

Mar 9

House

House received Senate message

Mar 9

Senate

To Governor 3/9/2026