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WV HB4448

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/16/2026

Primary Sponsor

Rick Hillenbrand

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Removes bona fide schools presenting state-approved curriculum from exemptions to criminal liability for distributing or displaying obscene matter to minors
  • Eliminates the exemption for public libraries and museums, which previously were protected when a parent accompanied the minor
  • Retains exemptions for licensed medical/mental health providers and law enforcement officers acting in their professional capacities
  • Maintains protections for individuals who took reasonable measures to verify age and had no reason to know the recipient was a minor
  • Amends West Virginia Code §61-8A-3, introduced January 16, 2026, and referred to the Education and Judiciary Committees

Legislative Description

Removing bona fide schools, public libraries, and museums from the list of exemptions from criminal liability relating to distribution and display to minor of obscene matter

Crime

Last Action

To House Education

1/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Education1/16/2026

Full Bill Text

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