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State (West Virginia)
West Virginia 2025 Regular Session

To nullify any ATF powers by the federal government to regulate intrastate firearm sales in West Virginia [HB-2974]
The purpose of this bill is to create the Second Amendment Preservation Act. The bill states a short title; provides legislative findings; prohibits regulation of intrastate firearm sales and transfers; provides for civil and criminal penalties; authorizes Attorney General to defend and prosecute; and addresses sovereign immunity.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Larry Kump Filed For Introduction on 02/25/2025

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State (West Virginia)
West Virginia 2025 Regular Session

Eliminating restriction to carry firearm on State Capitol Complex grounds [SB-597]
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.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Mark Maynard Filed For Introduction on 02/25/2025

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State (West Virginia)
West Virginia 2025 Regular Session

Providing authority for West Virginia law enforcement agencies to fine individual vehicle owners who fail to register their vehicle that have been parked at their residence for more than sixty days [HB-2944]
The purpose of this bill is to provide authority for West Virginia law enforcement agencies to fine an individual who has a vehicle with out of state license plates that has been parked at their residence for more than 90 days.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Larry Kump Filed For Introduction on 02/25/2025

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State (West Virginia)
West Virginia 2025 Regular Session

To clarify what constitutes trespassing at an institution of higher education [HB-2958]
The purpose of this bill is to clarify what constitutes trespassing at an institution of higher education.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Matthew Rohrbach To Government Organization on 04/01/2025

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State (West Virginia)
West Virginia 2025 Regular Session

Raise the Penalties for Murder and attempted Murder [HB-2815]
The purpose of this bill is to modify the sentence and parole eligibility for the crimes of murder in the second degree; modifying the parole eligibility for inmates serving life sentences and those who have been convicted of first degree murder; and modifying eligibility for attempted crimes of murder in the first and second degree.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Daniel Dean Filed For Introduction on 02/24/2025

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State (West Virginia)
West Virginia 2025 Regular Session

Prohibiting civil rights violations based on disability, gender identity or sexual orientation [HB-2907]
The purpose of this bill is to prohibit civil rights violations based on disability gender identity, or sexual orientation. The bill provides that evidence of constitutionally protected speech or associations is not admissible in criminal prosecutions except in certain situations. The bill provides for sentencing alternatives for persons convicted of violations. And, the amendments to this section are to be known as "Angel's Law".

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Evan Hansen Filed For Introduction on 02/24/2025

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State (West Virginia)
West Virginia 2025 Regular Session

Lauren's Law increasing penalty for delivery of certain controlled substances [SB-584]
The purpose of this bill is to increase the sentence for the offense of delivery of a controlled substance or counterfeit controlled substance when the use, ingestion or consumption thereof results in death, to a determinate sentence of life, which may not be suspended; providing that this bill shall be known as Lauren's Law.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Scott Fuller Filed For Introduction on 02/24/2025

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State (West Virginia)
West Virginia 2025 Regular Session

Increasing penalty for felony distribution of controlled substance classified in Schedule I or II [SB-580]
The purpose of this bill is to increase the penalty for felony distribution of a controlled substance classified in Schedule I or II which is a narcotic drug or methamphetamine; and increase the penalty for drug delivery resulting in death.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Scott Fuller Filed For Introduction on 02/24/2025

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State (West Virginia)
West Virginia 2025 Regular Session

Permitting civil remedies for the unauthorized disclosure of intimate images [HB-2860]
The purpose of this bill is to permit a civil action for the unauthorized disclosure of an intimate image, to permit civil remedies for the unauthorized disclosure of intimate images, to provide a short title, to create definitions, to provide for a civil action, to provide exceptions to liability, to provide for plaintiff's privacy, to provide for remedies, to create a statute of limitations, to provide for construction, to provide for uniformity of application and construction, and, finally, to create an effective date.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Kayla Young Filed For Introduction on 02/24/2025

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State (West Virginia)
West Virginia 2025 Regular Session

Relating to the crime of negligent homicide [HB-2871]
The purpose of this bill is to rename the crime of negligent homicide; create new crimes; clarify a victim includes an embryo or fetus; and create criminal penalties.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Larry Kump To Judiciary on 03/11/2025

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State (West Virginia)
West Virginia 2025 Regular Session

Removing certain drugs from schedule one [HB-2854]
The purpose of this bill is to remove certain substances from schedule I of the Uniform Controlled Substances Act, including marihuana, Psilocybin, and Tetrahydrocannabinols.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Mike Pushkin Filed For Introduction on 02/24/2025

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State (West Virginia)
West Virginia 2025 Regular Session

Second Look Sentencing Act [HB-2893]
The purpose of this bill is to establish the Second Look Sentencing Act.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Hornbuckle Filed For Introduction on 02/24/2025

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State (West Virginia)
West Virginia 2025 Regular Session

Second Look Sentencing Act [HB-2910]
The purpose of this bill is to provide a procedure for modification of a prison sentence when a person has served at least 10 years of a sentence.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Mike Pushkin Filed For Introduction on 02/24/2025

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State (West Virginia)
West Virginia 2025 Regular Session

Relating to penalties for murder and attempted murder [HB-2865]
The purpose of this bill is to modify the sentence and parole eligibility for the crimes of murder in the second degree; modifying the parole eligibility for inmates serving life sentences and those who have been convicted of first degree murder; and modifying eligibility for attempted crimes of murder in the first and second degree.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Joshua Holstein Filed For Introduction on 02/24/2025

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State (West Virginia)
West Virginia 2025 Regular Session

Relating to pedestrians standing in or near the right of way [HB-2892]
The purpose of this bill is to prohibit pedestrians from standing in roadways or right of ways.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Eugene Chiarelli Introduced In Senate on 04/02/2025

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State (West Virginia)
West Virginia 2025 Regular Session

Correcting the Issue of Fleeing DUI [HB-2870]
The purpose of this bill relates to correct the issue of a fleeing DUI not being considered a DUI offense.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Joshua Holstein To House Judiciary on 03/03/2025

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State (West Virginia)
West Virginia 2025 Regular Session

Clarify the Meaning of Residence for the Purpose of Bail [HB-2869]
The purpose of this bill is to require that judicial officers consider the residency status of a person charged with a criminal violation in determining bail and conditions of pretrial release.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Joshua Holstein Filed For Introduction on 02/24/2025

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State (West Virginia)
West Virginia 2025 Regular Session

Increasing penalties for Corruption [HB-2759]
The purpose of this bill is to increase the penalties for bribery and corrupt practices and to clarify when a person is disqualified from holding office.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Jim Butler Filed For Introduction on 02/21/2025

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State (West Virginia)
West Virginia 2025 Regular Session

Relating to the Anti-Terrorism Act [HB-2757]
The purpose of this bill is to clarify definitions of terroristic acts and groups, establishes specific acts that are felony criminal acts of terrorism and establishes punishment therefor; creates mandatory sentencing; and requires restitution to be paid to victims of terrorism; and requires the Attorney General to identify terroristic entities and that any member or associate of these groups shall be deemed to be engaged in terrorism.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Jim Butler Filed For Introduction on 02/21/2025

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State (West Virginia)
West Virginia 2025 Regular Session

To remove the 2 year timeframe for medical malpractice suits to be filed ONLY for individuals who were minors when they had their procedures performed [HB-2809]
The purpose of this bill is to clarify when a minor may bring a medical malpractice cause of action.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Eugene Chiarelli Filed For Introduction on 02/21/2025

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