SB 609 West Virginia Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Relating to trespassing on premises of higher education institution

This bill clarifies trespassing rules specifically for student housing and alcohol-serving facilities at West Virginia's state universities and colleges. It defines "residence halls" as student housing and "student facilities" as campus locations serving alcohol to students (excluding sports venues). The law makes it a misdemeanor to remain after being asked to leave by authorized personnel (like campus police or administrators), with fines starting at $15 for first offenses and up to $100 for repeat violations within a year. It directly affects students, visitors, and campus staff by specifying who may access these areas and the consequences for non-compliance. The bill does not change existing trespass laws but targets campus premises to streamline enforcement.
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Feb 2025
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Introduced Feb 26, 2025 Last action Feb 26, 2025
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