WV House rejects homeless shelter amendment to proposed camping ban

By: Lori Kersey

Outlets: West Virginia Watch

Published: March 2, 2026

Words: 520

Last Updated: 1 week, 2 days ago

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Members of the West Virginia House of Delegates on Monday voted down a proposed change to a camping ban bill that would have limited criminal penalties of the bill to areas of the state that have available shelter beds.

The House is expected to vote on House Bill 5319 Tuesday. The bill would impose fines of up to $500 or 30 days in jail for homeless people who camp or store personal property on …

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