Camping ban bill headed to WV House floor for vote

By: Lori Kersey

Outlets: West Virginia Watch

Published: February 25, 2026

Words: 746

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 1 day ago

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A bill that would impose fines or jail time on homeless people living or and storing property on public property is on its way to a vote in the West Virginia House of Delegates.

The House Judiciary committee advanced House Bill 5319 during its meeting Wednesday morning.

The bill, as it left the Judiciary Committee, would impose fines of up to $500 or 30 days in jail for homeless people who camp or …

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