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WV HB2210

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/12/2025

Primary Sponsor

Brandon Steele

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Origin

House of Delegates

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes a 15 mph speed limit in licensed child care zones during child care recess or when children are arriving or leaving during opening or closing hours

  • Defines a child care zone as all child care property plus any abutting street or highway extending 125 feet from the grounds, applicable to licensed child care programs and licensed Head Start programs

  • Requires the West Virginia Division of Highways to erect signage indicating entry and exit points of each child care zone

  • Exempts vehicles traveling on controlled-access highways separated from the child care facility by a Division of Highways-approved fence or barrier

  • Imposes fines of $100-$500 for violations, with potential jail time up to six months for exceeding the limit by 15 mph or more in the presence of children; reduces fine to $25 maximum if required signage is not present

Legislative Description

Establishing speed limits in child care zones

Public Safety

Last Action

To House Local Governments

2/13/2025

Committee Referrals

Local Governments2/13/2025
Government Organization2/12/2025

Full Bill Text

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