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WV HB2570

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/18/2025

Primary Sponsor

Eric Brooks

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Origin

House of Delegates

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Grants National Park Service commissioned law enforcement officers powers of arrest, search, and seizure for offenses under West Virginia state law committed within national parks or national recreation areas
  • Applies specifically to national parks and recreation areas included in the National Park System as defined by federal law (54 U.S.C. Section 100102)
  • National Park Service rangers were already included in the list of federal officers who can assist state/local law enforcement upon request or when witnessing felonies
  • New provision allows NPS officers to independently enforce state laws within park boundaries without requiring a request from local law enforcement

Legislative Description

To enable National Park Service Officers to enforce WV and local laws in the National Parks in this state.

Crime

Last Action

To House Judiciary

2/18/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/18/2025

Full Bill Text

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