WV HB4478

Grants legal immunity to racing facilities from nuisance, noise, vibration, trespass, and similar civil claims brought by property owners who acquired land after the facility was established

Bars civil actions against racing facilities that have been in continuous lawful operation for 5 or more years prior to filing

Preserves immunity regardless of changes in ownership, facility size, racing type, event frequency, or equipment upgrades, as long as state and federal law compliance continues

Preempts local governments from adopting zoning restrictions, ordinances, or regulations that limit or prohibit racing facility operations inconsistent with this law

Applies only to claims from surrounding property owners who purchased or improved property after the racing facility began operations