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HB 5173·WV·house

To create the West Virginia Rural Littering and Illegal Dumping Prevention Act.

In CommitteeFiled Feb 4, 2026
Sponsor: Holstein
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To House Judiciary

Feb 4, 2026

Summary

The bill updates West Virginia’s littering laws, adds new sections on illegal dumping, and raises penalties. It applies to anyone who throws litter on public or private land, roads, waterways, or from a vehicle. The goal is to deter dumping, especially near protected waters, and to fund cleanup efforts.

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