SB 687 West Virginia Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Prohibiting obscene materials in or within 2,500 feet of WV schools

SB 687 prohibits obscene materials (as defined by West Virginia law) from being present in or within 2,500 feet of public school facilities, including libraries, classrooms, and buildings for all public schools (pre-K through 12), public charter schools, and specific special education centers. School officials must remove known obscene materials and report suspected exposure of children to such materials; failure to report can result in misdemeanor charges. The bill also bans using school funds for materials promoting sexual activity to youth or distributing obscene materials to minors near schools, and requires the State Superintendent to establish complaint procedures with civil remedies available for negligence.
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Introduced Jan 30, 2026 Last action Jan 30, 2026
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