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WV SB713

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/6/2025

Primary Sponsor

Anne Charnock

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Origin

Senate

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits mass picketing that hinders lawful work or employment, obstructs workplace entrances/exits, or blocks public roads, streets, highways, railways, and airports

  • Bans all picketing at private residences by any means or methods

  • Allows employers or affected parties to seek injunctive relief in circuit court without demonstrating irreparable harm; prevailing plaintiffs are awarded court costs and attorney fees

  • Imposes civil fines of $1,000 per day for individuals who violate the act after being previously enjoined, and $10,000 per day for unions or labor organizations that continue sponsoring prohibited activity

  • Exempts picketing protected under the U.S. Constitution or West Virginia Constitution from these restrictions

Legislative Description

Creating WV Workplace Security Act

Public Safety

Last Action

To Judiciary

3/6/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/6/2025

Full Bill Text

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