Crime

State (West Virginia)
West Virginia 2025 Regular Session

Relating to DNA collection from those convicted of crimes [SB-230]
The purpose of this bill is to collect DNA from those convicted of crimes to assist in solving other open criminal cases.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Michael Woelfel Filed For Introduction on 02/12/2025

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State (West Virginia)
West Virginia 2025 Regular Session

Relating to nonferrous metal sales and transportation to secondary recycler [SB-14]
The purpose of this bill is to require a permit for the transport or sale of nonferrous metals to a secondary recycler and to make it unlawful to intentionally damage property for the purpose of obtaining nonferrous metals.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Randy Smith Filed For Introduction on 02/12/2025

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State (West Virginia)
West Virginia 2025 Regular Session

Creating Critical Incident Review Team [SB-212]
The purpose of this bill is to codify the Critical Incident Review Team, to set forth its responsibilities, provide access to information and to set forth confidentiality provisions.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Michael Woelfel Filed For Introduction on 02/12/2025

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State (West Virginia)
West Virginia 2025 Regular Session

Increasing penalties and parole eligibility requirements for homicide [SB-136]
The purpose of this bill is to modify the parole eligibility for a person serving a sentence for first degree murder.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Ryan Weld House Received Senate Message on 02/26/2025

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State (West Virginia)
West Virginia 2025 Regular Session

Prohibiting distribution of pornographic material to minors [SB-293]
The purpose of this bill is to prohibit the distribution of pornographic materials to persons under 18.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Mike Azinger Filed For Introduction on 02/12/2025

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State (West Virginia)
West Virginia 2025 Regular Session

Relating to Uniform Controlled Substances Act [SB-143]
The purpose of this bill is to define and clarify the phrases "engaged in the illegal use of a controlled substance" and "Seek medical assistance" as used in the elements of the crime of drug delivery resulting in death; failure to render aid.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Ryan Weld Filed For Introduction on 02/12/2025

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State (West Virginia)
West Virginia 2025 Regular Session

Making adult cabaret performance criminal offense in certain circumstances [SB-276]
The purpose of this bill is to make it a criminal offense for a person to engage in an adult cabaret performance where it may be viewed by a minor

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Mike Azinger Filed For Introduction on 02/12/2025

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State (West Virginia)
West Virginia 2025 Regular Session

Authorizing Department of Homeland Security to assist with border security in Texas [SB-106]
The purpose of this bill is to authorize the West Virginia Department of Homeland Security to assist with border security in the state of Texas.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Mike Stuart Filed For Introduction on 02/12/2025

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State (West Virginia)
West Virginia 2025 Regular Session

Permitting State Tax Division investigators carry concealed weapons [SB-58]
The purpose of this bill is to permit investigators in the State Tax Division to carry concealed weapons.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Rupert Phillips Filed For Introduction on 02/12/2025

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State (West Virginia)
West Virginia 2025 Regular Session

Updating crime of sexual extortion [SB-240]
The purpose of this bill is to establish the crimes of sexual extortion and aggravated sexual extortion; defines terms; establishes elements of sexual extortion and aggravated sexual extortion; and establishes criminal penalties.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Bill Hamilton To Governor 3/18/2025 - House Journal on 03/26/2025

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State (West Virginia)
West Virginia 2025 Regular Session

Violent Crime Prevention Act [SB-246]
The purpose of this bill is to strengthen and enhance identification of perpetrators and linkages of committed crimes to provide greater safety within communities.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Bill Hamilton Filed For Introduction on 02/12/2025

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State (West Virginia)
West Virginia 2025 Regular Session

Increasing protection for minors when victims of human trafficking [SB-287]
The purpose of this bill is to provide additional protection for the minor victims of sex trafficking.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Mike Azinger Filed For Introduction on 02/12/2025

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State (West Virginia)
West Virginia 2025 Regular Session

Prohibiting pre-conviction forfeiture of someone merely accused of crime [SB-184]
The purpose of this bill is to prohibit pre-conviction forfeiture of someone who is merely accused of a crime.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Laura Wakim Chapman Filed For Introduction on 02/12/2025

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State (West Virginia)
West Virginia 2025 Regular Session

Clarifying what constitutes shelter for animals exposed to cold weather [SB-174]
The purpose of this bill is to provide added protection for animals exposed to extreme weather.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Laura Wakim Chapman Filed For Introduction on 02/12/2025

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State (West Virginia)
West Virginia 2025 Regular Session

Allowing death penalty for intentionally killing law-enforcement officer or first responder in line of duty [SB-264]
The purpose of this bill is to provide for the death penalty in limited circumstances; the bill provides for procedures and standards applicable thereto, and automatic review of the penalty, for commission of murder in the first degree. Procedures for carrying out the death sentence are established.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Rupert Phillips Committee Substitute Reported, But First To Finance on 03/07/2025

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State (West Virginia)
West Virginia 2025 Regular Session

Establishing criminal offense for crimes against public justice workers [SB-81]
The purpose of this bill is to establish a criminal offense for knowingly, willfully, and forcibly obstructing or hindering home incarceration supervisors and social service workers while they are lawfully acting in their official capacity and the obstructing or hindering causes their death; establishing criminal penalty therefor of imprisonment in a state correctional facility for 15 years to life.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Patricia Rucker Filed For Introduction on 02/12/2025

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State (West Virginia)
West Virginia 2025 Regular Session

Modifying prohibitions on illegal immigrants entering or residing in WV [SB-131]
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.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Eric Tarr Filed For Introduction on 02/12/2025

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State (West Virginia)
West Virginia 2025 Regular Session

Establishing criminal penalties for abuse or neglect of incapacitated adults [SB-82]
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.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Michael Woelfel Filed For Introduction on 02/12/2025

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State (West Virginia)
West Virginia 2025 Regular Session

Increasing penalty for voluntary manslaughter [SB-188]
The purpose of this bill is to increase the penalty for voluntary manslaughter.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Jason Barrett Filed For Introduction on 02/12/2025

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State (West Virginia)
West Virginia 2025 Regular Session

Placing limitations on concealed carry permit [SB-200]
The purpose of this bill is to clarify the placing of limitations on a concealed carry permit; excluding an individual from being charged with a crime in certain circumstances; and adding a severability clause.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Eric Tarr Filed For Introduction on 02/12/2025

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