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WV HB5025
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/2/2026
Primary Sponsor
Rick Hillenbrand
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AI Summary
- Exempts owners of obsolete farm structures on agricultural land from second-degree arson penalties when intentionally burning their own buildings
- Requires owners to submit a notarized letter of intent to the county assessor and local fire department at least seven days before the planned burn date
- The letter must identify the structure by tax map parcel number and declare that the building is uninsured
- All Department of Environmental Protection permitting requirements must still be followed for any permitted burns
- Amends West Virginia Code §61-3-2, which currently carries a 1-10 year prison sentence for second-degree arson
Legislative Description
Allowing the burning of obsolete farm structures.
Natural Resources
Last Action
Markup Discussion
2/11/2026
Committee Referrals
Judiciary2/10/2026
Homeland Security2/9/2026
Judiciary2/2/2026
Full Bill Text
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