Clarifying felony of exhibiting obscene matter to minor [SB-855]
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]
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 Rucker
Filed For Introduction on 02/19/2024
Prohibiting illegal entry into or illegal presence in this state by alien persons [SB-823]
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 Tarr
Filed For Introduction on 02/16/2024
Modifying prohibitions on illegal immigrants entering or residing in WV [SB-777]
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 Tarr
Filed For Introduction on 02/14/2024
Adding liability to person in position of trust for child abuse cases [SB-780]
The purpose of this bill is to add person in a position of trust in relation to a child for murder of a child; death of a child; child abuse resulting in injury; child abuse creating risk of injury; female genital mutilation; child neglect resulting in injury; child neglect creating risk of injury; and child neglect resulting in death.
SB-780: Adding liability to person in position of trust for child abuse cases
Sponsored by: Sen. Michael Woelfel
Filed For Introduction on 02/14/2024