Legislation
All Legislation
Feb 07, 2020
HB 4615 The West Virginia Critical Infrastructure Protection Act
Status:
Active
Position:
Oppose
Jan 24, 2020
HB 2419 - Bail Reform
Reforming our broken bail system has been a major priority of the ACLU. The legislature has considered reforms over the past few years, and appears poised to pass legislation in 2020. House Bill 2419 appears to be this legislation, but is likely to undergo significant modification as it advances.
Status:
Passed House
Position:
Needs amendments
May 08, 2019
Creating Intermediate Court of Appeals and WV Appellate Review Organization Act of 2019 - SB 266
This bill would have created an intermediate court of appeals in West Virginia. The explicit exclusion of criminal matters was the basis of the ACLU-WV’s opposition.
Status:
Failed
Position:
Oppose
May 08, 2019
Anti-Sanctuary City Bill - HB 2808
This bill would have required local law enforcement to enforce immigration law. It would have prohibited localities from enacting laws, ordinances or policies that prevented enforcement of federal immigration law.
Status:
Failed
Position:
Oppose
Apr 29, 2019
Business Licenses for Ex-Offenders - HB 2486
This bill prohibits denying a business license because of a criminal background and requires a rational basis between the crime and the occupation in order to deny licensing.
Status:
Vetoed by governor
Position:
Support
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