WV HB2652

Requires government agents to obtain a warrant based on probable cause before searching or seizing a person's physical or digital property held by third parties (such as service providers), with exceptions only for owner consent or imminent threats to life, safety, or property

Rejects the federal "Third Party Doctrine," which holds that individuals lose constitutional privacy protections when they share information with third parties like banks, phone companies, or online services

Mandates that government agents provide notice and a copy of the warrant to both the property owner and the third party, with courts able to delay notice up to 30 days (or longer) if it would jeopardize an ongoing investigation

Makes any evidence obtained through searches violating this act inadmissible in administrative, civil, or criminal proceedings

Allows individuals whose rights are violated to pursue legal action under the West Virginia Human Rights Act, with remedies including declaratory relief, injunctive relief, compensatory damages, nominal damages, and attorney's fees

Takes effect July 31, 2025