WV House approves bill that would impose jail time, fines for camping on public property

By: Lori Kersey

Outlets: West Virginia Watch

Published: March 4, 2026

Words: 967

Last Updated: 1 week ago

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The West Virginia House of Delegates has approved a bill that would impose jail time and fines for homeless people who live on public property throughout the state.

Delegates passed House Bill 5319 with a 62 to 32 vote and five members absent.

The bill would impose fines of up to $500 or 30 days in jail for homeless people who camp or store personal property on any street, park, trail …

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