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West VirginiaSB 42026 Regular SessionSenateWALLET

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

The law creates a 30-foot safety zone around first responders while they do their jobs. After a verbal warning from someone you know or should know is a first responder, you must not knowingly move within or stay within 30 feet in a way that interferes with them or threatens them. “First responder” includes police, probation officers, firefighters, and emergency responders under state law. Breaking this rule is a misdemeanor: a $50–$500 fine, up to 1 year in jail, or both. The law takes effect 90 days after passage.

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

  • Tom Willis

    Republican • Senate

  • 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. Chapter 96, Acts, Regular Session, 2026

    6/25/2026Senate

  2. Approved by Governor 4/1/2026

    4/1/2026Senate

  3. To Governor 3/19/2026

    3/19/2026Senate

  4. House received Senate message

    3/14/2026House

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

    3/14/2026House

  6. Communicated to Senate

    3/14/2026House

  7. House Message received

    3/14/2026Senate

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

    3/14/2026Senate

  9. Communicated to House

    3/14/2026Senate

  10. Completed legislative action

    3/14/2026Senate

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

    3/14/2026Senate

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

    3/14/2026Senate

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

    3/14/2026House

  14. House Message received

    3/13/2026Senate

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

    3/13/2026Senate

  16. Senate requests House to concur

    3/13/2026Senate

  17. On 3rd reading, Special Calendar

    3/12/2026House

  18. Read 3rd time

    3/12/2026House

  19. Passed House (Roll No. 411)

    3/12/2026House

  20. Communicated to Senate

    3/12/2026House

  21. On 2nd reading, Special Calendar

    3/11/2026House

  22. Read 2nd time

    3/11/2026House

  23. Amendment reported by the Clerk

    3/11/2026House

  24. Amendment rejected (Roll No. 409)

    3/11/2026House

  25. Committee amendment adopted (Voice vote)

    3/11/2026House

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