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State (West Virginia)
West Virginia 2018 Regular Session

Relating to the authority of the Division of Protective Services [HB-4618] [Law Enforcement ] [Public Safety ] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ]
The purpose of this bill is to give the Division of Protective Services the authority to compel dispersal of an unlawful assemblage.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Roger Hanshaw Chapter 112, Acts, Regular Session, 2018 on 04/17/2018

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West Virginia 2018 Regular Session

Authorizing employed investigators of the Board of Medicine, the Board of Osteopathy and the Board of Pharmacy to carry concealed handguns [HB-4600] [Firearms/Gun Control ] [Law Enforcement ] [Public Safety ]
The purpose of this bill is to authorize an employed investigator between the ages of 18 and 21 of the Board of Medicine, the Board of Osteopathy and the Board of Pharmacy to carry a concealed handgun.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Danny Hamrick Do Pass, But First To Judiciary on 02/20/2018

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State (West Virginia)
West Virginia 2018 Regular Session

Relating to posession of a deadly weapon on a school bus or education grounds [HB-4582] [Firearms/Gun Control ] [Education ] [Public Safety ] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Children and Youth ] [Law Enforcement ]
The purpose of this bill is to clarify that students are not prohibited to possess a firearm or other deadly weapon on a school bus as defined in section one, article one, chapter seventeen-a of this code or in or on a public primary or secondary education building, structure, facility or grounds including a vocational education building, structure, facility or grounds where secondary vocational education programs are conducted or at a school-sponsored function, or in or on a private primary or secondary education building, structure or facility.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. John Shott Filed For Introduction on 02/13/2018

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State (West Virginia)
West Virginia 2018 Regular Session

Prohibiting retailers from selling or leasing products that make content accessible on the Internet [HB-4584] [Technology and Innovation ] [Consumer Protection ] [Data Privacy ] [Public Safety ]
The purpose of this bill is to prohibit retailers from selling or leasing products that make content accessible on the Internet, unless the product contains an active and operating digital blocking capability that renders obscene material inaccessible.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Rupert Phillips Filed For Introduction on 02/13/2018

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State (West Virginia)
West Virginia 2018 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-4533] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Safety ]
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. Rodney Miller Filed For Introduction on 02/13/2018

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State (West Virginia)
West Virginia 2018 Regular Session

Relating to pecuniary interest of county and district officers, teachers and school officials in contracts [HB-4523] [Education ] [Ethics ] [Funding ]
The purpose of this bill is to make an exception to the prohibition preventing county and district officers, teachers and school officials from having a pecuniary interest in contracts when the contract is for goods or supplies, has been put out for competitive bid and is awarded based upon lowest cost.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Geoff Foster Filed For Introduction on 02/13/2018

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State (West Virginia)
West Virginia 2018 Regular Session

Modifying bail requirements [HB-4511] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Law Enforcement ] [Public Safety ]
The purpose of this bill is to modify misdemeanor bail requirements.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. William Anderson To Judiciary on 02/23/2018

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State (West Virginia)
West Virginia 2018 Regular Session

Making it a felony to knowingly house drug traffickers [HB-4514] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Safety ]
The purpose of this bill is to make it a felony to knowingly house a drug trafficker and to establish penalties for the offense.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Rodney Miller Filed For Introduction on 02/13/2018

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State (West Virginia)
West Virginia 2018 Regular Session

Allowing victims of certain crimes to get a restraining order prohibiting convicted persons from contacting or living in proximity to the victim [HB-4501] [Crime ] [Public Safety ] [Criminal Justice ]
The purpose of this bill is to allow crime victims to petition a court to obtain restraining orders to prevent persons who committed specified crimes against the victim from living in proximity or knowingly coming into contact with the victim, if the victim proves to the court that this will cause or has caused the victim emotional distress.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Tim Miley Filed For Introduction on 02/12/2018

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State (West Virginia)
West Virginia 2018 Regular Session

Adding the crimes of murder and armed robbery to the list of offenses for which a prosecutor may apply for an order authorizing interception [HB-4502] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Safety ]
The purpose of this bill is to include the offenses of murder and armed robbery for which a prosecutor could apply for an order authorizing interception.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Rodney Miller Chapter 64, Acts, Regular Session, 2018 on 04/17/2018

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State (West Virginia)
West Virginia 2018 Regular Session

Relating to prostituting a child by a parent, guardian, custodian or other person in a position of trust [HB-4507] [Crime ] [Children and Youth ] [Criminal Justice ] [Human Services ] [Public Safety ]
The purpose of this bill is to make it a crime for a parent, guardian, custodian or other person in a position of trust to prostitute a child. The bill establishes criminal penalties.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Rodney Miller Filed For Introduction on 02/12/2018

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State (West Virginia)
West Virginia 2018 Regular Session

Relating to animal abuse [HB-4455] [Animals ] [Crime ] [Mental Health ] [Public Safety ] [Law Enforcement ]
The purpose of this bill is to prohibit activities connected with bestiality; establish criminal penalties; provide for forfeiture of animals, payment of associated costs, and restrictions on owning animals upon conviction; and require psychiatric evaluation and counseling.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Rodney Miller To Judiciary on 03/01/2018

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State (West Virginia)
West Virginia 2018 Regular Session

Creating the West Virginia Sentencing Commission [HB-4451] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Law Enforcement ] [Public Safety ]
The purpose of this bill is to create the West Virginia Sentencing Commission and provide for its powers and duties.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Tim Armstead To Judiciary on 02/23/2018

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State (West Virginia)
West Virginia 2018 Regular Session

Relating to crimes involving acts of violence [HB-4425] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Safety ] [Family-Related Legislation ]
The purpose of this bill is to make it a crime for a spouse, parent, stepparent, grandparent, sibling, half sibling, child, stepchild or grandchild, whether related by blood or marriage, of a person under investigation to impede or obstruct a law-enforcement officer by knowingly and willfully making a materially false statement in the conduct of an investigation of a felony when the offense that is being investigated involves an act of violence. Similarly, it allows certain family members to be prosecuted as an accessory after the fact if they aid (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Shirley Love Filed For Introduction on 02/05/2018

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State (West Virginia)
West Virginia 2018 Regular Session

Relating to securing the borders against persons who may be in the country unlawfully [HB-4419] [Immigration ] [Crime ] [National Security ] [Public Safety ]
The purpose of this bill is to provide enhanced penalty for committing a felony while not legally in the country, and to provide for reporting to appropriate border security authority a person arrested by an officer who has probable cause to believe the person arrested is not in the country legally.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. George Ambler Filed For Introduction on 02/05/2018

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State (West Virginia)
West Virginia 2018 Regular Session

Increasing penalty for wearing a mask while committing a crime [HB-4393] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Safety ]
The purpose of this bill is to increase penalties for committing any crime while also committing the crime of wearing a mask, hood or other device to conceal identity.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Rupert Phillips Filed For Introduction on 02/01/2018

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State (West Virginia)
West Virginia 2018 Regular Session

Requiring the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals to maintain a searchable, criminal database [HB-4370] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Safety ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Data Privacy ]
The purpose of this bill is to require the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals to maintain a searchable, criminal database containing copies of all arrests and convictions by all the courts in the state.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Rodney Miller Filed For Introduction on 01/31/2018

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State (West Virginia)
West Virginia 2018 Regular Session

Requiring the Board of Pharmacy to make appropriate referrals of reports of suspicious orders of controlled substances [HB-4372] [Pharmaceuticals ] [Public Health ] [Law Enforcement ] [Healthcare ] [Overdose Prevention ] [Public Safety ] [Criminal Justice ]
The purpose of this bill is to require the Board of Pharmacy to log reports of suspicious transactions in controlled substances, to refer all reports to the Attorney General to determine which agencies may have jurisdiction to investigate and pursue appropriate proceedings, and then make referral to appropriate enforcement authorities.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Rodney Miller Filed For Introduction on 01/31/2018

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State (West Virginia)
West Virginia 2018 Regular Session

Relating generally to benefits provided by the Department of Health and Human Resources [HB-4375] [Healthcare ] [Human Services ] [Public Health ]
Relating generally to benefits provided by the Department of Health and Human Resources

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Jim Butler Filed For Introduction on 01/31/2018

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State (West Virginia)
West Virginia 2018 Regular Session

Relating to the removal of animals left unattended in motor vehicles [HB-4359] [Animals ] [Consumer Protection ] [Crime ] [Public Safety ]
The purpose of this bill is to permit removal of animals left unattended in motor vehicles. The bill defines terms. The bill sets forth conditions to rescue and retrieve an animal in danger in an unattended vehicle. The bill provides for written notice to the owner of the motor vehicle. The bill provides for payment of fees and costs associated with the maintenance, care and medical treatment of an animal. The bill limits search of a motor vehicle during rescue. The bill provides for seizer of items found in certain circumstances. The bill provides (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Fleischauer To Judiciary on 02/08/2018

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