SB 236 West Virginia Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Relating to trespassing on premises of higher education institution

This bill clarifies trespassing rules for college campuses in West Virginia by defining specific areas and authorized access. It creates clear categories for "residence halls" (student housing) and "student facilities" (like campus bars serving alcohol to students), specifying who may enter - students, their guests, parents, employees, or delivery personnel with legitimate business. Unauthorized individuals can be asked to leave immediately, even without causing disturbance, and remaining after being asked is a misdemeanor punishable by a $15 fine for first offenses or up to $100 for repeat violations within a year. The law directly affects campus visitors, students, and institutions by standardizing enforcement of access rules on higher education properties.
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Introduced Jan 14, 2026 Last action Jan 14, 2026
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