HB 4750 West Virginia House of Delegates · 2026 Regular Session

Clarifying where convicted sex offenders may reside.

HB 4750 prohibits registered sex offenders in West Virginia from living within 3,000 feet of schools (public or private elementary/secondary), childcare facilities, residential child-care agencies, children's group homes, or recreational areas used by children under 18. The bill directly affects all sex offenders required to register under West Virginia law. Exceptions include offenders in correctional facilities within the restricted zone, those under specific court commitments, or minors under guardianship. The law aims to create physical separation between sex offenders and vulnerable youth facilities while acknowledging certain institutional settings.
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Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 22, 2026 Last action Jan 22, 2026
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Jan 22, 2026
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