Relating to pedestrians standing in or near the right of way
HB 5348 prohibits pedestrians from standing in roadways or on the right-of-way in West Virginia. It directly affects pedestrians who stand in or near roadways, creating a public safety hazard for both themselves and motorists. The bill establishes fines for violations: up to $100 for a first offense, $200 for a second within one year, and $500 for a third or subsequent offense. This law aims to reduce roadway hazards by making pedestrian standing in traffic areas a misdemeanor.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 9, 2026
Last action Feb 9, 2026
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Committee
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Feb 9, 2026
Committee
To House Judiciary
lower
Feb 9, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
Feb 9, 2026
Committee
To Judiciary
lower
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Geno Chiarelli
RRepublican
Co
Dave McCormick
RRepublican
Co
Jonathan Kyle
RRepublican
Co
Ryan Browning
RRepublican
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