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WV SB1026

Bill

Status

Enrolled

3/14/2026

Primary Sponsor

Tom Willis

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates a new crime of "disturbing a lawful meeting" for anyone who intentionally obstructs, interferes with, or makes utterances, gestures, or displays that "outrage the sensibilities" of a lawful meeting, procession, or gathering

  • Classifies the base offense as a misdemeanor, with elevated felony charges for disruptions targeting religious worship at tax-exempt places of worship

  • Extends felony penalties to virtual disruptions of religious gatherings conducted via video conference, teleconference, or other electronic devices

  • Adds this offense as a new Article 17 to Chapter 61 of the West Virginia Code

Legislative Description

Increasing criminal penalties and fines for disturbing religious worship

Crime

Last Action

Completed legislative action

3/14/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/5/2026
Judiciary2/20/2026

Full Bill Text

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