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WV SB84

Bill

Status

Passed

3/14/2026

Primary Sponsor

Darren Thorne

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits law enforcement officers from placing surveillance cameras or game cameras on private land without obtaining consent from the owner, lessee, or other person entitled to possession, or a valid search warrant

  • Allows an exception for cameras placed in areas where officers have a lawful right to be and facing locations open to public view

  • Defines "private land" as posted land, cultivated land, or fenced land as defined in existing West Virginia trespass law (§61-3B-1)

  • Amends West Virginia Code by adding new section §62-1A-12 under the Search and Seizure article

Legislative Description

Prohibiting law enforcement from placing surveillance cameras on private property

Public Safety

Last Action

Approved by Governor 3/14/2026

3/14/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/30/2026
Judiciary1/14/2026

Full Bill Text

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