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WV HB2056
Bill
Status
3/20/2025
Primary Sponsor
Doug Smith
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AI Summary
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Establishes concurrent juvenile jurisdiction between West Virginia state courts and federal courts over offenses committed by juveniles on U.S. Department of Defense military installations within the state
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Authorizes the Governor to grant requests from military installation commanders to establish concurrent jurisdiction over federally-owned land used for military purposes
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Requires requests for concurrent jurisdiction to include a metes and bounds property description and specify whether juvenile delinquency and status offenses are covered
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Mandates that concurrent jurisdiction agreements be recorded with the Secretary of State, with certified copies sent to the requesting military installation
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Allows state and local agencies to enter reciprocal agreements with federal agencies to coordinate responsibilities once concurrent jurisdiction is established
Legislative Description
Relating to concurrent juvenile jurisdiction on military installations
Military and Veterans
Last Action
To Military
3/21/2025