West Virginia House Bill 4997: Relating to residency restrictions for persons convicted of terroristic threats

West Virginia · 2026 Regular Session

What it does

The purpose of this bill is to prohibit persons convicted of felony terroristic threats under §61-6-24 of this code involving schools or children from residing within 1,000 feet of an educational facility, consistent with existing residency restrictions for certain sex offenders under §62-12-26 of this code, to enhance public safety and prevent unsafe proximity to child-populated locations post-conviction.

Latest action

To Judiciary (2026-02-17)

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