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WV HB4365

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/15/2026

Primary Sponsor

Doug Smith

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds "domestic partner" to the list of relationships (alongside spouse) that exempt a person from being considered an accessory after the fact to a felony
  • Removes "servant" from the list of relationships that provide exemption from accessory after the fact liability
  • Reduces penalties for family members (siblings, parents, grandparents, children, grandchildren) who are accessories to a felony from felony-level punishment to misdemeanor charges
  • Establishes that being an accessory to a misdemeanor is itself a misdemeanor, punishable by up to 30 days in jail, up to $500 fine, or both
  • Maintains felony penalties (up to 5 years imprisonment) for accessories after the fact to murder, voluntary manslaughter, or malicious wounding, except for spouses and domestic partners

Legislative Description

Relating to accessories to a crime

Crime

Last Action

To House Judiciary

1/15/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/15/2026

Full Bill Text

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