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WV HB4750

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/22/2026

Primary Sponsor

Michael Hite

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits convicted sex offenders required to register in West Virginia from residing within 3,000 feet of schools, childcare facilities, children's group care homes, playgrounds, ballparks, and other recreational facilities used by minors

  • Applies to both public and nonpublic elementary and secondary schools, as well as residential child-caring agencies

  • Exempts offenders serving sentences at jails, prisons, juvenile facilities, or correctional institutions located within the restricted zone

  • Exempts offenders subject to commitment orders that place them in facilities within the restricted zone

  • Exempts minors or wards under guardianship from the residency restrictions

Legislative Description

Clarifying where convicted sex offenders may reside.

Public Safety

Last Action

To House Judiciary

1/22/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/22/2026

Full Bill Text

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