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WV HB4434
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/16/2026
Primary Sponsor
Bill Ridenour
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AI Summary
- Increases penalties for bribery of public officials (Section 3 violations) from 1-10 years imprisonment to 3-10 years, with fines up to three times the bribe amount or $250,000, whichever is greater
- Upgrades Section 4 violations (related corrupt practices) from misdemeanor to felony, with penalties of 1-3 years imprisonment and fines up to the bribe amount or $105,000
- Upgrades Section 5 violations (threats to influence proceedings) from misdemeanor to felony, with 1-3 years imprisonment and fines up to the bribe amount or $10,000
- Permanently disqualifies anyone convicted under Sections 3, 4, or 5 from holding any government office or position of honor, trust, or profit in West Virginia
- Removes the previous 6-year statute of limitations provision for misdemeanor offenses under this article
Legislative Description
Increasing penalties for Corruption
Crime
Last Action
To House Judiciary
1/16/2026
Committee Referrals
Judiciary1/16/2026
Full Bill Text
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