This bill proposes the addition of a new section, designated 62-12-26a, to the Code of West Virginia, which establishes residency restrictions for individuals convicted of making terroristic threats involving educational facilities or children. Specifically, it prohibits these individuals from residing within one thousand feet of the property line of any public or private school, preschool, daycare center, or similar educational facility during any period of probation, parole, or supervised release. The bill also allows the court to impose this residency restriction as part of the judgment order if the individual is not placed on probation or parole.

Furthermore, the bill outlines the methods for measuring proximity to educational facilities, which may include geographic information systems (GIS), property records, or surveying data. Violating the residency restriction is classified as a felony, with penalties including confinement in a state correctional facility for one to five years, a fine of up to $10,000, or both. Additionally, such a violation may lead to the revocation of probation or parole.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 62-12-26a
Engrossed Version: 62-12-26a