2026 Regular Session

HB 4996

Relating to bail in cases involving terroristic threats to schools or children

Law

Jurisdiction

West Virginia

Session

2026 Regular Session

Official source

Chamber

House of Delegates

Session

2026 Regular Session

Jurisdiction

West Virginia

Bill overview

This bill establishes mandatory conditions for bail in West Virginia when a person is charged with making terroristic threats against schools, preschools, daycare centers, or similar locations where children are present. It requires defendants to reside at least 1,000 feet away from these facilities and may include additional restrictions such as GPS monitoring, no contact with students or staff, or home incarceration. Violations of these conditions can result in immediate arrest and potential modification or revocation of bail terms.

Key provisions

Defendants charged with terroristic threats against schools or children must meet specific bail conditions.
Defendants must reside at least 1,000 feet from educational facilities.
Courts can impose additional conditions, including GPS monitoring and exclusion zones.
Home incarceration is an option for eligible defendants.
Violation of bail conditions can lead to immediate arrest and forfeiture of bail.
Certified copies of bail conditions must be provided to victims, school officials, and requesting parties.

Who is affected

Individuals charged with terroristic threats against schools or children.
Schools, preschools, and daycare centers.
Students and school personnel.
Law enforcement officers.
Victims of terroristic threats

Notable changes

Creates a specific bail condition for terroristic threats involving schools or children.

Positions across the state

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Legislative history

2026-01-30House

Filed for introduction

2026-01-30House

To Judiciary

2026-01-30House

Introduced in House

2026-01-30House

To House Judiciary

Passage without roll call

The official record shows passage by unanimous consent or voice vote where no roll call was taken. No member-level tally is available for these steps, and the district map does not apply.

3/12/2026SenateVoice vote
Committee amendment adopted (Voice vote)
No roll-call vote on record for this action.
2/16/2026HouseVoice vote
Title amendment adopted (Voice vote)
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Passage without roll call

3/12/2026SenateVoice vote
Committee amendment adopted (Voice vote)
No roll-call vote on record for this action.
2/16/2026HouseVoice vote
Title amendment adopted (Voice vote)
No roll-call vote on record for this action.

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HB 4996

Bill overview

Key provisions

Who is affected

Notable changes

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Bill text

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Vote map

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Passage without roll call

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