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WV HB2958

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/31/2025

Primary Sponsor

Geno Chiarelli

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Origin

House of Delegates

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands trespassing laws to cover all premises owned, operated, leased, or controlled by state institutions of higher education, not just residence halls and student facilities

  • Makes it a misdemeanor for any unauthorized person to enter or be present on state higher education premises, with fines of up to $100 for first offense, $250-$500 for second offense, and $500-$1,000 or 30 days jail for third offense

  • Establishes stricter penalties for trespassing on residence halls or student facilities specifically: $250-$500 fine for first offense, $500-$1,000 for second offense, and $1,000 fine or 30 days jail for third offense

  • Defines authorized persons for residence halls and student facilities as residents, invited guests, parents/guardians, employees acting within their scope, and legitimate commercial visitors (delivery/repair persons)

  • Allows campus police, state police, municipal officers, sheriffs, or designated administrators to request authorized persons leave if they interfere with peaceful operations

Legislative Description

To clarify what constitutes trespassing at an institution of higher education

Crime

Last Action

To Government Organization

4/1/2025

Committee Referrals

Government Organization4/1/2025
Judiciary3/20/2025
Education3/13/2025
Higher Education3/10/2025
Education2/25/2025

Full Bill Text

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