Crime

State (West Virginia)
West Virginia 2024 Regular Session

Amending penalty of simple possession of marijuana from misdemeanor crime to civil violation [SB-303]
The purpose of this bill is to amend the penalty of simple possession of marijuana (less than 15 grams) from a misdemeanor crime to a civil violation.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Michael Woelfel Filed For Introduction on 01/12/2024

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West Virginia 2024 Regular Session

Requiring DHHR file petition to terminate parental rights under certain circumstances [SB-366]
The purpose of this bill is to require the department to file a petition to terminate parental rights when a parent whose child has been removed from their care and determined by a court to have subjected that child to abuse or neglect on two or more separate occasions.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Randy Smith Filed For Introduction on 01/12/2024

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West Virginia 2024 Regular Session

Establishing criminal offense for being under influence of controlled substance unless specifically prescribed [SB-276]
Establishing criminal offense for being under influence of controlled substance unless specifically prescribed

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Bill Hamilton Filed For Introduction on 01/11/2024

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West Virginia 2024 Regular Session

Requiring certain probationers to participate in work release program and spend six months in work release center [SB-287]
Requiring certain probationers to participate in work release program and spend six months in work release center

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Randy Smith Filed For Introduction on 01/11/2024

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West Virginia 2024 Regular Session

Relating to use of force, including deadly force, in defense of self, real, and personal property [SB-283]
Relating to use of force, including deadly force, in defense of self, real, and personal property

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Randy Smith Filed For Introduction on 01/11/2024

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West Virginia 2024 Regular Session

Creating felony offense of aggravated cruelty to animals [SB-221]
Creating felony offense of aggravated cruelty to animals

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Michael Maroney Filed For Introduction on 01/11/2024

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West Virginia 2024 Regular Session

Criminalizing engaging in adult cabaret performance where it may be viewed by minor [SB-237]
Criminalizing engaging in adult cabaret performance where it may be viewed by minor

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Karnes Filed For Introduction on 01/11/2024

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West Virginia 2024 Regular Session

Relating to Uniform Controlled Substances Act [SB-219]
Relating to Uniform Controlled Substances Act

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Ryan Weld Communicated To House on 03/09/2024

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West Virginia 2024 Regular Session

To amend the laws relating to overtaking and passing school buses in West Virginia [HB-4260]
The purpose of this bill is to provide that when a registered owner or lessee, of a motor vehicle that vehicle is involved in the overtaking and passing a stopped school, is charged for a violation and misdemeanor offense, the state is not relieved of its burden of proof.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Christopher Toney Filed For Introduction on 01/10/2024

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West Virginia 2024 Regular Session

Adding definition of “ammunition” for purposes of obtaining state license to carry concealed deadly weapon [SB-147]
Adding definition of “ammunition” for purposes of obtaining state license to carry concealed deadly weapon

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Rupert Phillips Chapter 267, Acts, Regular Session, 2024 on 04/23/2024

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West Virginia 2024 Regular Session

Relating to the cultivation of medical cannabis [HB-4218]
The purpose of this bill is to exempt sales of tangible personal property to safely store firearms, including, but not limited to, safes and trigger locks from the consumer sales tax.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Mike Pushkin Filed For Introduction on 01/10/2024

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West Virginia 2024 Regular Session

Free range parenting is not classified as abuse and neglect [HB-4420]
The purpose of this bill is to redefining neglect to allow a parenting style that focuses on allowing children a certain amount of independence, referred to as "free range parenting," and establishing that activity is not considered neglect.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Christopher Pritt Filed For Introduction on 01/10/2024

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West Virginia 2024 Regular Session

Prohibiting the use of electronic tracking devices [HB-4390]
The purpose of this bill is to prohibit the use of electronic tracking devices in certain situations.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Heather Glasko-Tully Filed For Introduction on 01/10/2024

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West Virginia 2024 Regular Session

Modifying the criminal penalties imposed on a parent, guardian or custodian for child abuse [HB-4302]
The purpose of this bill is to modify the criminal penalties imposed on a parent, guardian or custodian for child abuse resulting in injury and child abuse or neglect creating risk of injury.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Douglas Smith To Judiciary on 01/23/2024

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West Virginia 2024 Regular Session

Uniform Recognition and Enforcement of Canadian Domestic Violence Protective Orders Act [HB-4252]
The purpose of this bill is to create a framework by which Canadian domestic violence orders can be recognized, registered, enforced by law enforcement, and enforced by the courts of West Virginia.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Brandon Steele Chapter 94, Acts, Regular Session, 2024 on 04/22/2024

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West Virginia 2024 Regular Session

Establishing the crime of torture [HB-4250]
The purpose of this bill is to establish the crime of torture. The bill establishes criminal penalties. The bill defines terms.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Brandon Steele Filed For Introduction on 01/10/2024

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West Virginia 2024 Regular Session

Impose criminal liability and penalties upon purchasers of goods for delivery who refuse to return rejected goods to the vendor after the purchaser has had their purchase money reimbursed [HB-4410]
The purpose of this bill is to impose criminal liability and penalties upon purchasers of goods for delivery who refuse to return rejected goods to the vendor after the purchaser has had their purchase money reimbursed.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Gary Howell Filed For Introduction on 01/10/2024

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West Virginia 2024 Regular Session

Modifying definition of sexual contact [SB-190]
Modifying definition of sexual contact

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Michael Woelfel Chapter 82, Acts, Regular Session, 2024 on 04/23/2024

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West Virginia 2024 Regular Session

Making it a misdemeanor for a person to knowingly allow a felony drug offense to be committed on his or her property [HB-4246]
The purpose of this bill is to make it a misdemeanor for a person to knowingly allow a felony drug offense to be committed on his or her property. The bill creates a duty to report. The bill creates criminal penalties. The bill allows a private cause of action.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Hornbuckle Filed For Introduction on 01/10/2024

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West Virginia 2024 Regular Session

Establishing aggravated felony offense of reckless driving resulting in death [SB-163]
Establishing aggravated felony offense of reckless driving resulting in death

  

Sponsored by: Sen. William Swope Introduced In House on 01/15/2024

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