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WV HB2787
Bill
Status
4/2/2025
Primary Sponsor
John Paul Hott
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AI Summary
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County commissions may lease, rent, or permit use of county-owned wireless towers to entities that are not associated with foreign adversaries, terrorists, or countries that support international terrorism as designated by federal lists and executive orders
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Entities using county wireless towers are prohibited from conducting unconstitutional surveillance and must utilize non-compromised cellular and cybersecurity defense measures to protect critical infrastructure
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Technology connected to voting or election management systems cannot incorporate hardware or software designed, produced, or majority-controlled by foreign companies or non-U.S. citizens
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County commissions cannot charge fees for tower use by public safety operations (911, law enforcement, ambulance, rescue, firefighting), the West Virginia Department of Highways, or other state agencies, provided they meet the same security requirements
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County commissions retain authority to charge fees for other uses, promulgate rules, and may appoint a 3-5 member panel to oversee allocation of county properties
Legislative Description
To permit the county commission of each county to lease, rent or to permit the use of a county owned wireless tower or any portion thereof, with exceptions
Counties
Last Action
To Government Organization
4/3/2025