West Virginia 2026 Session Status: Introduced 1 R cosponsors

SB 500 — Prohibiting of sex offender living within 1000 feet of any school, park, or playground

Last action — To Judiciary

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House of Delegates
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 2026 Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Prohibiting of sex offender living within 1000 feet of any school, park, or playground

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Filed for introduction

  2. To Judiciary

  3. Introduced in Senate

  4. To Judiciary

Sponsors

  • M. Maynard · Cosponsor
  • Rose · Cosponsor
  • Rucker · Cosponsor
  • Willis · Cosponsor
  • Brian Helton · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 4 co-sponsors · 147 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (4)

  • M. Maynard
  • Rose
  • Rucker
  • Willis

Not signed on (147)

147 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 500 do?
Prohibiting of sex offender living within 1000 feet of any school, park, or playground
Who sponsors SB 500?
SB 500 is sponsored by M. Maynard, Rose, Rucker, Willis, and Brian Helton (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 500?
This bill died with 2026 Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track SB 500?
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