Prohibit certain individuals from living within 5,000 feet of a school or daycare
HB 4543 requires individuals convicted of stalking or harassing minors to live at least 5,000 feet away from schools or daycares. This applies specifically to those with prior convictions under West Virginia's stalking and harassment laws (§61-2-9a), including those violating protective orders involving minors. The bill amends existing criminal penalties by adding this residency restriction as a condition of probation or post-release supervision. It directly affects individuals convicted of these offenses, imposing a geographic limitation on their housing options near educational facilities.
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Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 19, 2026
Last action Jan 19, 2026
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Jan 19, 2026
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Jan 19, 2026
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Adam Burkhammer
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