West Virginia · 2026

HB 5206

To make certain acts of panhandling and solicitation unlawful

Bill record: Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-bill/e10b1ecc-5e7b-44b1-815d-3ae8e78b82bd CC0-1.0

Issue tags AI-classified

Criminal Justice & Policing 95% Civil Rights & Liberties 65%

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Sponsors + 4 cosponsors

Dana Ferrell Republican lead
Andy Shamblin Republican
Eric Brooks Republican
Tresa Howell Republican
Walter Hall Republican