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Introduced
01/19/2026
01/19/2026
In Committee
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
Crossed Over
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
A BILL to amend and reenact §7-1-3k of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to permitting county commissions to lease, rent, or permit the use of county-owned wireless towers or any portions thereof to any entity or entities meeting certain criteria, with equipment and systems meeting minimum requirements, and for purposes not prohibited; prohibiting county commissions from levying charges for use of county-owned wireless towers or any portions thereof by public safety operations, the West Virginia Division of Highways, or any other state agencies provided the same requirements are met as for other applicants; mandating county commissions conduct due diligence before permitting use of county-owned wireless towers; and providing that county commissions that conduct due diligence may not be held liable for injuries or damages for entities failing to meet minimum requirements.
AI Summary
This bill allows county commissions in West Virginia to lease or permit the use of county-owned wireless towers to various entities, provided those entities meet specific criteria, including not being associated with foreign adversaries, terrorist organizations, or engaging in unconstitutional surveillance. Importantly, county commissions cannot charge public safety operations, the West Virginia Division of Highways, or other state agencies for using these towers, as long as they also meet the specified requirements. Before allowing any entity to use a tower, county commissions must conduct due diligence to ensure compliance, and if they do so, they will not be held liable for damages arising from an entity's failure to meet these requirements.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs, Justice
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Standing Committee on the Judiciary Meeting (16:00:00 3/8/2026 House Judiciary Committee Room 410) (on 03/08/2026)
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