Clarifying felony of exhibiting obscene matter to minor [SB-855]
[Children and Youth ]
[Crime ]
[Criminal Justice ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Public Safety ]
The purpose of this bill is to amend and clarify the felony of exhibiting "obscene matter" to a minor for the purpose of abuse to be clarified to include any depiction of sexually graphic material to a minor for the purpose of seducing a minor.
SB-855: Clarifying felony of exhibiting obscene matter to minor
Sponsored by: Sen. Laura Wakim Chapman
Filed For Introduction on 02/19/2024
Providing for expungement of criminal records for certain defendants [SB-847]
[Criminal Justice ]
[Crime ]
The purpose of this bill is to provide that if a court enters an order of acquittal of all criminal charges against a person in a case, the court shall order the record expunged upon the expiration of 30 days, unless the person objects to the expungement. The order expunging the records may not require any action by the person.
SB-847: Providing for expungement of criminal records for certain defendants
Sponsored by: Sen. Patricia Puertas Rucker
Filed For Introduction on 02/19/2024
Prohibiting illegal entry into or illegal presence in this state by alien persons [SB-823]
[Immigration ]
[Crime ]
[Criminal Justice ]
[Public Safety ]
The purpose of this bill is to create prohibitions on the illegal entry into or illegal presence in this state by a person who is an alien. The bill provides for the enforcement of those prohibitions and certain related orders, including immunity from liability and indemnification for enforcement actions. Finally, the bill authorizes and requires under certain circumstances the removal of persons who violate those prohibitions; and creating criminal offenses.
SB-823: Prohibiting illegal entry into or illegal presence in this state by alien persons
Sponsored by: Sen. Eric Junior Tarr
Filed For Introduction on 02/16/2024
Establishing criminal penalties for abuse or neglect of incapacitated adults [SB-821]
[Crime ]
[Criminal Justice ]
[Human Services ]
[Public Safety ]
[Senior Citizens ]
[Disabilities ]
[Law Enforcement ]
The purpose of this bill is to establish the same criminal elements and criminal penalties for abuse or neglect of incapacitated adults as are applicable to abuse or neglect of children.
SB-821: Establishing criminal penalties for abuse or neglect of incapacitated adults
Sponsored by: Sen. Robert H. Plymale
Filed For Introduction on 02/16/2024
Allowing for testimony of spouses in criminal case [SB-797]
[Family-Related Legislation ]
[Crime ]
[Criminal Justice ]
[Children and Youth ]
The purpose of this bill is to allow testimony by one spouse regarding an offense of the other spouse against a child or grandchild.
SB-797: Allowing for testimony of spouses in criminal case
Sponsored by: Sen. Michael A. Woelfel
Filed For Introduction on 02/15/2024
Modifying prohibitions on illegal immigrants entering or residing in WV [SB-777]
[Immigration ]
[Crime ]
[Criminal Justice ]
[Public Safety ]
The purpose of this bill is to create prohibitions on the illegal entry into or illegal presence in this state by a person who is an alien. The bill provides for the enforcement of those prohibitions and certain related orders, including immunity from liability and indemnification for enforcement actions. Finally, the bill authorizes and requires under certain circumstances the removal of persons who violate those prohibitions; and creating criminal offenses.
SB-777: Modifying prohibitions on illegal immigrants entering or residing in WV
Sponsored by: Sen. Eric Junior Tarr
Filed For Introduction on 02/14/2024