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WVSB1083Engross
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Requiring registration as sex offender for conviction of indecent exposure to certain minors
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2026-03-05
To House Judiciary Committee
WVSB1039Intro
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The purpose of this bill is to expand to the crime of indecent exposure to include biological males who undress in women's locker rooms.
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2026-02-21
To Senate Judiciary Committee
WVHB5670Intro
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The purpose of this bill is to amend the statute relating to cruelty to animals. The bill provides definitions of "food", "water", "shelter", and "treatment". It provides specifics for tethering an animal. The bill includes for seizure of an animal f...
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2026-02-17
To House Judiciary Committee
WVHB5550Intro
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This bill shall be known as the West Virginia Safe Outdoor Dogs Act. The purpose of this bill is to provide added protection for animals exposed to extreme weather.
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2026-02-16
To House Judiciary Committee
WVHB4725Engross
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The purpose of this bill is to clarify the disposition of animals subject to cruel treatment.
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2026-02-13
To Senate Judiciary Committee
WVHB5335Intro
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The purpose of this bill is to prohibit activities connected with sexual abuse of an animal; establish criminal penalties; provide for forfeiture of animals, payment of associated costs, and restrictions on owning animals upon conviction.
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2026-02-09
To House Judiciary Committee
WVHB5322Intro
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The purpose of this bill is to prohibit activities connected with sexual abuse of an animal; establish criminal penalties; provide for forfeiture of animals, payment of associated costs, and restrictions on owning animals upon conviction.
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2026-02-09
To House Judiciary Committee
WVSB867Intro
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This bill shall be known as the West Virginia Safe Outdoor Dogs Act. The purpose of this bill is to provide added protection for animals exposed to extreme weather.
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2026-02-09
To Senate Judiciary Committee
WVHB5207Intro
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The purpose of this bill is to provide increased protections for the welfare of domestic animals in the care of animal shelters and private individuals.
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2026-02-05
To House Judiciary Committee
WVSB707Intro
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The purpose of this bill is to fill a gap in existing law by criminalizing intentional, outrageous mistreatment of the dead without tying prosecution to proof of homicide or other underlying criminal activity, while still providing enhanced penalties...
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2026-02-02
To Senate Judiciary Committee
WVSB679Intro
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The purpose of this bill is to provide additional protection for the minor victims of sex trafficking.
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2026-01-30
To Senate Judiciary Committee
WVSB628Intro
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The purpose of this bill is to prohibit the distribution of pornographic materials to persons under 18.
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2026-01-27
To Senate Judiciary Committee
WVSB630Intro
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The purpose of this bill is to protect minors from indecent displays of a sexually explicit nature, including but not limited to, transvestite and/or transgender performances or displays to minors.
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2026-01-27
To Senate Judiciary Committee
WVHB4130Intro
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The purpose of this bill is to provide increased protections for the welfare of domestic animals in the care of animal shelters, breeders, and private individuals.
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2026-01-14
To House Government Organization Committee
WVSB174Intro
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The purpose of this bill is to change language concerning indecent exposure and increase the penalties associated with it.
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2026-01-14
To Senate Judiciary Committee
WVSB201Intro
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The purpose of this bill relates to cruelty to animals. The bill creates and defines the felony offense of cruelty to animals; modifies and clarifies applicability of the section; defines terms; and creates criminal penalties.
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2026-01-14
To Senate Judiciary Committee
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