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WV HB5125
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/3/2026
Primary Sponsor
Kayla Young
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AI Summary
- Doubles maximum jail time from one year to two years and increases fines from $500 to $1,000 for felony attacks on firefighters or obstruction of emergency equipment in West Virginia
- Upgrades violations of fire department authority provisions from misdemeanor to felony status, with fines increasing from $100-$500 to $200-$1,000
- Doubles penalties for failing to comply with firefighter traffic directions during emergencies, with third offense fines rising from $500 to $1,000
- Increases malicious assault penalties against government representatives, health care workers, emergency personnel, and law enforcement from 3-15 years to 6-30 years imprisonment
- Doubles battery penalties against protected workers, with first offense jail time increasing from 1-12 months to 2-24 months and fines from $500 to $1,000
Legislative Description
Relating to fines for local fire departments
Public Safety
Last Action
To House Judiciary
2/3/2026
Committee Referrals
Judiciary2/3/2026
Full Bill Text
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