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WV HB3329
Bill
Status
3/12/2025
Primary Sponsor
Laura Kimble
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AI Summary
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Adds a mandatory life sentence without possibility of parole, commutation, or release for adults 18+ convicted of sexual offenses against children under 12 if they have a prior conviction for such crimes against children
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Establishes a 20-40 year prison sentence for first-time adult offenders convicted of sexual assault, sexual abuse, or related offenses against children
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Eliminates eligibility for sentence suspension, probation, pardon, or early release for persons convicted of using minors in sexually explicit filming (punishable by up to 10 years and $10,000 fine)
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Eliminates eligibility for sentence suspension, probation, pardon, or early release for persons convicted of human trafficking, with penalties of 3-15 years and up to $200,000 fine for trafficking adults, or 5-20 years and up to $300,000 fine for trafficking minors
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Updates statutory language by replacing "penitentiary" with "state correctional facility" throughout the affected code sections
Legislative Description
Relating to dangerous crimes against children
Crime
Last Action
To House Judiciary
3/12/2025