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WV HB2382

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/11/2025

Primary Sponsor

Geno Chiarelli

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Origin

House of Delegates

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits camping and storing personal property on public streets, sidewalks, parks, trails, and other government-owned property without authorization

  • Establishes a graduated penalty system: first violation results in a written warning with shelter resource information; second violation carries up to $200 fine; third violation within 12 months carries up to $500 fine and/or up to 30 days jail

  • Each day camping continues counts as a separate offense under the law

  • Requires authorities to provide information about known alternative shelter locations, though lack of available shelter does not prevent enforcement

  • Exempts lawful camping at designated campgrounds, camping in state parks/forests under applicable regulations, and overnight stays in properly registered and insured vehicles parked legally

Legislative Description

Camping ban on certain public property.

Municipalities

Last Action

Referred to Rules on 2nd reading

3/25/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/13/2025
Judiciary3/3/2025
Legal Services2/18/2025
Judiciary2/14/2025

Full Bill Text

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