Crime
West Virginia 2024 Regular Session
Clarifying that there is no restriction on the lawful carrying of a deadly weapon, firearm or pepper spray specifically on sidewalks and streets directly bordering and surrounding the State Capitol Complex grounds. [HB-5007]
[Firearms/Gun Control ]
[Public Safety ]
[Law Enforcement ]
The purpose of this bill is to clarify that it is legal to carry a deadly weapon, firearm, or pepper spray specifically on the sidewalks and streets that directly border and surround the State Capitol Complex grounds.
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Relating to human trafficking [HB-5031]
[Crime ]
[Human Rights ]
[Immigration ]
[Public Safety ]
The purpose of this bill is to add a definition for "illegal alien" under human trafficking and provide that illegal aliens are not eligible for restitution.
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Hawaii 2024 Regular Session
Relating To Election Integrity. [HB-2289]
[Voting Rights ]
[Elections ]
[Cybersecurity ]
[Budget and Spending ]
[Funding ]
[Public Safety ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Criminal Justice ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Crime ]
Imposes new security requirements for voting systems. Deems as election fraud certain acts relating to the provision of valuable consideration, including gifts and loans, for the purpose of bribery; election tampering; and security breaches. Appropriates moneys for video security surveillance recording equipment for the state's voting system. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for fiscal year 2024-2025.
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Louisiana 2024 Regular Session
Provides relative to the crime of nonconsensual disclosure of a private image [HB-12]
[Crime ]
[Criminal Justice ]
[Data Privacy ]
[Public Safety ]
Provides relative to the crime of nonconsensual disclosure of a private image
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West Virginia 2024 Regular Session
Creating exception to spousal privilege [HB-4999]
[Family-Related Legislation ]
[Crime ]
[Criminal Justice ]
[Law Enforcement ]
The purpose of this bill is to expand the exception to spousal testimonial privilege to include cases of offenses committed against the grandchildren of either spouse
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West Virginia 2024 Regular Session
Eliminating restriction to carry firearm on State Capitol Complex grounds [SB-506]
[Firearms/Gun Control ]
[Public Safety ]
[Law Enforcement ]
The purpose of this bill is to eliminate the restriction to carry a firearm on the state capitol complex grounds.
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West Virginia 2024 Regular Session
Relating to the Anti-Terrorism Act [HB-4994]
[Crime ]
[National Security ]
[Public Safety ]
[Criminal Justice ]
[Law Enforcement ]
The purpose of this bill is to clarify definitions of terroristic acts and groups, creates mandatory sentencing, and requires the Attorney General to identify terroristic groups and requires restitution to be paid to victims of terrorism.
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West Virginia 2024 Regular Session
Creating felony offense of cruelty to animals [SB-501]
[Animals ]
[Crime ]
[Criminal Justice ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Public Safety ]
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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West Virginia 2024 Regular Session
Mandating restitution to children of victims of negligent homicide or driving under the influence causing death [HB-4965]
[Crime ]
[Children and Youth ]
[Public Safety ]
[Criminal Justice ]
The purpose of this bill is to mandate restitution to children of victims of negligent homicide or driving under the influence causing death.
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West Virginia 2024 Regular Session
Modifying penalties for third offense shoplifting [HB-4998]
[Crime ]
[Criminal Justice ]
[Public Safety ]
The purpose of this bill is to modify the penalty for third offense conviction of shoplifting.
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West Virginia 2024 Regular Session
Relating to felony offense of sexual intercourse, intrusion, or contact with student [SB-504]
[Crime ]
[Education ]
[Children and Youth ]
[Criminal Justice ]
[Public Safety ]
[Law Enforcement ]
The purpose of this bill is to modify elements of a felony offense pertaining to when a school employee or volunteer engages in sexual intercourse, intrusion, or contact with students.
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West Virginia 2024 Regular Session
Relating to sex crimes and marriage [HB-4982]
[Crime ]
[Criminal Justice ]
[Family-Related Legislation ]
The purpose of this bill is to remove marriage from the definitions listed for crimes of sexual offenses.
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West Virginia 2024 Regular Session
Relating to dangerous crimes against children [HB-4742]
[Children and Youth ]
[Crime ]
[Criminal Justice ]
[Public Safety ]
[Law Enforcement ]
The purpose of this bill is to enforce stricter criminal penalties associated with dangerous felony crimes against children.
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Hawaii 2024 Regular Session
Relating To Election Integrity. [SB-2415]
[Voting Rights ]
[Elections ]
[Cybersecurity ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Budget and Spending ]
[Funding ]
[Public Safety ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Criminal Justice ]
Imposes new security requirements for voting systems. Deems certain acts relating to election tampering or security breaches as acts of election fraud. Appropriates moneys for video security surveillance recording equipment for the state's voting system. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for fiscal year 2024-2025.
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West Virginia 2024 Regular Session
Providing increased protections for the welfare of domestic animals [HB-4935]
[Animals ]
[Consumer Protection ]
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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West Virginia 2024 Regular Session
Increasing penalties for Corruption [HB-4938]
[Crime ]
[Ethics ]
[Criminal Justice ]
[Public Safety ]
[Law Enforcement ]
The purpose of this bill is to increase the penalties for bribery and corrupt practices and disqualification to hold office.
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West Virginia 2024 Regular Session
To make certain acts of panhandling and solicitation unlawful [HB-4934]
[Crime ]
[Public Safety ]
[Nonprofit ]
The purpose of this bill is to make certain acts of panhandling and solicitation unlawful. The bill exempts fire departments, school organizations, and 501(c)(3) organizations. The bill provides misdemeanor penalties.
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Hawaii 2024 Regular Session
Relating To Crime. [SB-2266]
[Crime ]
[Criminal Justice ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Public Safety ]
Relating To Crime. Short form bill.
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West Virginia 2024 Regular Session
Clarifying restrictions of lawful carry of deadly weapons surrounding State Capitol Complex grounds [SB-489]
[Firearms/Gun Control ]
[Public Safety ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Criminal Justice ]
The purpose of this bill is to clarify that it is legal to carry a deadly weapon, firearm, or pepper spray specifically on the sidewalks and streets that directly border and surround the State Capitol Complex grounds.
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West Virginia 2024 Regular Session
To create the felony offense for “swatting” another individual [HB-4920]
[Crime ]
[Criminal Justice ]
[Public Safety ]
The purpose of this bill is to create the West Virginia Anti-Swatting Act.