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WV HB5361

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/9/2026

Primary Sponsor

Kayla Young

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits law enforcement officers from conducting immigration enforcement actions at "sensitive locations" including educational institutions, places of worship, hospitals, courthouses, and organizations assisting children, pregnant women, crime victims, or individuals with disabilities
  • Defines "enforcement action" as arresting, detaining, conducting searches, or surveillance for immigration enforcement purposes or to obtain immigration/citizenship status information
  • Allows immigration enforcement at sensitive locations when a court order specifically directs officers to enter the location
  • Permits enforcement at sensitive locations when necessary to address threats posing imminent danger to public safety
  • Introduced February 9, 2026 by Delegate Young and referred to the House Judiciary Committee

Legislative Description

Relating to federal law enforcement in specific locations

Courts

Last Action

To House Judiciary

2/9/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/9/2026

Full Bill Text

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