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WV SB208

Bill

Status

Passed

2/25/2026

Primary Sponsor

Ryan Weld

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds new section §15-1B-28 to West Virginia Code exempting classified military records from public disclosure under the state's Freedom of Information Act
  • Exempts information properly classified to protect national or state security from public release
  • Protects vulnerability assessments, response plans, communication codes, and deployment plans of the Department of Defense, armed forces, National Guard, and Department of Homeland Security
  • Shields intelligence and investigative records related to terrorist acts shared between federal, state, and local law enforcement and military agencies
  • Exempts sensitive military information including deployment plans, tactics, rules of engagement, critical infrastructure security, cyberspace operations, and personnel/equipment locations that could endanger military personnel or provide advantage to adversaries

Legislative Description

Exempting certain military records from public release

Military and Veterans

Last Action

Approved by Governor 2/25/2026 - House Journal

2/25/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/2/2026
Military1/14/2026

Full Bill Text

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