HB 4411 West Virginia House of Delegates · 2026 Regular Session

To clarify what constitutes trespassing at an institution of higher education

HB 4411 clarifies trespassing rules at West Virginia's state institutions of higher education (universities, colleges, and community colleges). It defines "residence hall" as student housing and "student facility" as venues selling alcohol to students, specifying who may enter (students, guests, parents, employees, or authorized vendors). The bill states that anyone not authorized to enter these areas can be asked to leave immediately, without needing to cause disruption. Violating this - by remaining after being asked to leave - incurs a misdemeanor fine of $15 for a first offense, rising to $100 for repeat offenses within a year.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
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Governor
Introduced Jan 16, 2026 Last action Jan 28, 2026
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Jan 28, 2026
Committee
To House Higher Education
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Jan 16, 2026
Committee
To House Education
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Jan 16, 2026
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Jan 16, 2026
Committee
To Education then Judiciary
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