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West VirginiaHB 26782025 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

Relating to school zones of public or private schools

Sponsored By: Marty Gearheart (Republican)

Signed by Governor

§17C-6-1

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Bill Overview

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2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Record protections for minor highway speeding

Beginning July 11, 2025, West Virginia’s motor vehicle agency cannot receive or record judgment abstracts for qualifying highway speeding convictions. This covers driving no more than 10 mph over the limit on an interstate or controlled-access highway. Out-of-state convictions qualify when that state’s maximum is lower than West Virginia’s maximum for a comparable highway. The evidence must show driving no more than 10 mph above that comparable West Virginia maximum. Drivers must pay the other state’s fines and costs within a reasonable time after conviction to keep this protection. These protections exclude commercial driver’s license holders whose offense occurred while driving a commercial vehicle.

Wider school zones help protect children

Beginning July 11, 2025, expanded school zones carry a 15 mph limit during recess and when children arrive or leave. Covered schools include public schools, public charter schools, and private schools that request designation. Zones cover school property, grounds, and adjoining roads extending 125 feet from school grounds. An engineering study can establish a zone where school property is reached through an entrance or access right-of-way. After the school’s governing body formally votes and submits a written expansion request, the Division of Highways must post signs within 90 days. Road extensions beyond 125 feet require the Division to find that extra distance is needed for children’s safety. The Division must mark zone entrances and exits. Zones do not cover controlled-access highways separated from schools by a Division-approved fence or barrier.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Marty Gearheart

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

  • Eric Brooks

    Republican • House

  • Jim Butler

    Republican • House

  • Ray Canterbury

    Republican • House

  • Henry Dillon

    Republican • House

  • Sarah Drennan

    Republican • House

  • Joe Ellington

    Republican • House

  • Joe Funkhouser

    Republican • House

  • Michael Hornby

    Republican • House

  • Bill Ridenour

    Republican • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 226 • No: 0

House vote • 4/12/2025

House concurred in Senate amendment and passed bill (Roll No. 633)

Yes: 97 • No: 0

Senate vote • 4/4/2025

Passed Senate with amended title (Roll No. 313)

Yes: 33 • No: 0

House vote • 3/7/2025

Passed House (Roll No. 41)

Yes: 96 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Chapter 100, Acts, Regular Session, 2025

    7/30/2025House

  2. Approved by Governor 4/25/2025

    4/25/2025House

  3. To Governor 4/22/2025

    4/22/2025House

  4. House received Senate message

    4/12/2025House

  5. House concurred in Senate amendment and passed bill (Roll No. 633)

    4/12/2025House

  6. Communicated to Senate

    4/12/2025House

  7. Completed legislative action

    4/12/2025House

  8. House Message received

    4/12/2025Senate

  9. To Governor 4/22/2025 - House Journal

    4/12/2025House

  10. To Governor 4/22/2025 - Senate Journal

    4/12/2025Senate

  11. Approved by Governor 4/25/2025 - House Journal

    4/12/2025House

  12. Approved by Governor 4/25/2025 - Senate Journal

    4/12/2025Senate

  13. On 3rd reading

    4/4/2025Senate

  14. Read 3rd time

    4/4/2025Senate

  15. Passed Senate with amended title (Roll No. 313)

    4/4/2025Senate

  16. Senate requests House to concur

    4/4/2025Senate

  17. On 2nd reading

    4/3/2025Senate

  18. Read 2nd time

    4/3/2025Senate

  19. Committee amendment adopted (Voice vote)

    4/3/2025Senate

  20. Reported do pass, with amendment and title amendment

    4/2/2025Senate

  21. Immediate consideration

    4/2/2025Senate

  22. Read 1st time

    4/2/2025Senate

  23. Introduced in Senate

    3/11/2025Senate

  24. To Transportation and Infrastructure

    3/11/2025Senate

  25. To Transportation and Infrastructure

    3/11/2025Senate

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