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.
Bill status
in committee
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Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 30, 2026
Last action Jan 30, 2026
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Jan 30, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
upper
Jan 30, 2026
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To Judiciary
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Mike Azinger
RRepublican
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