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West VirginiaSB 42026 Regular SessionSenate

Relating to crimes against public justice

Sponsored By: Mike Oliverio (Republican)

Signed by Governor

§61-5-30

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

Stay 30 feet from first responders

Beginning June 12, 2026, you must keep at least 30 feet from a first responder after they tell you to stay back. The rule applies when they are lawfully doing their job. If you knowingly ignore the warning and approach or stay within 30 feet in a way that interferes with their work or threatens them with harm, you commit a misdemeanor. The court can fine you $50 to $500, jail you for up to one year, or both. First responders include police, probation officers, firefighters, and emergency responders.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Mike Oliverio

    Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Vince Deeds

    Republican • Senate

  • Patricia Rucker

    Republican • Senate

  • Tom Takubo

    Republican • Senate

  • Eric Tarr

    Republican • Senate

  • Darren Thorne

    Republican • Senate

  • Jimmy Willis

    Republican • House

  • Mike Woelfel

    Democratic • Senate

  • Jack Woodrum

    Republican • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 186 • No: 101

Senate vote • 3/14/2026

Senate receded and passed (Roll No. 691)

Yes: 32 • No: 2

Senate vote • 3/13/2026

Senate amended House amendment and passed bill (Roll No. 592)

Yes: 31 • No: 2

House vote • 3/12/2026

Passed House (Roll No. 411)

Yes: 83 • No: 12

House vote • 3/11/2026

Amendment rejected (Roll No. 409)

Yes: 8 • No: 83

Senate vote • 1/29/2026

Passed Senate (Roll No. 17)

Yes: 32 • No: 2

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by Governor 4/1/2026

    4/1/2026Senate

  2. To Governor 3/19/2026

    3/19/2026Senate

  3. House received Senate message

    3/14/2026House

  4. House refused to concur; requested Senate to recede (Voice)

    3/14/2026House

  5. Communicated to Senate

    3/14/2026House

  6. House Message received

    3/14/2026Senate

  7. Senate receded and passed (Roll No. 691)

    3/14/2026Senate

  8. Communicated to House

    3/14/2026Senate

  9. Completed legislative action

    3/14/2026Senate

  10. To Governor 3/19/2026 - Senate Journal

    3/14/2026Senate

  11. Approved by Governor 4/1/2026 - Senate Journal

    3/14/2026Senate

  12. Approved by Governor 4/1/2026 - House Journal

    3/14/2026House

  13. House Message received

    3/13/2026Senate

  14. Senate amended House amendment and passed bill (Roll No. 592)

    3/13/2026Senate

  15. Senate requests House to concur

    3/13/2026Senate

  16. On 3rd reading, Special Calendar

    3/12/2026House

  17. Read 3rd time

    3/12/2026House

  18. Passed House (Roll No. 411)

    3/12/2026House

  19. Communicated to Senate

    3/12/2026House

  20. On 2nd reading, Special Calendar

    3/11/2026House

  21. Read 2nd time

    3/11/2026House

  22. Amendment reported by the Clerk

    3/11/2026House

  23. Amendment rejected (Roll No. 409)

    3/11/2026House

  24. Committee amendment adopted (Voice vote)

    3/11/2026House

  25. With amendment, do pass

    3/10/2026House

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